Best 6 Summertime Lime Marinade Barbecue Sauce Recipes

As the sun shines brightly and the air fills with the scent of blooming flowers, it's time to fire up the grill and indulge in the delightful flavors of summertime. With fresh limes in abundance, we're presenting you with the ultimate guide to creating a zesty and tangy summertime lime marinade barbecue sauce. This marinade will transform your grilling experience, adding a burst of citrusy goodness to your favorite meats, vegetables, and tofu. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SUMMERTIME BARBECUE SAUCE

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When my daughter was seven, she would come home from school and eat this sauce by the spoonfuls. Company loves it, too, on pork chops or ribs. Every time I make it, someone asks for the recipe! -Diane C Shipley, Mentor, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups finely chopped onion
1 cup canola oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups water
3 cups ketchup
1-1/3 cups lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup prepared mustard
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons steak sauce
2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke, optional
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Cool. Transfer to storage containers; cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ALL PURPOSE LIME MARINADE

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An extremely simple marinade for beef, chicken, seafood, pork.

Provided by ANTHONYTHEOBALD

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
¼ teaspoon ancho chile powder

Steps:

To make the marinade, whisk together the lime juice, teriyaki sauce, green onions, ginger, and ancho powder.
To use, marinate your chosen meat for 2 to 4 hours. Grill over hardwood charcoal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 346.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

LIME BUTTER SAUCE

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It takes only 5 minutes to make this fantastic sauce. Once you see how versatile it is - it works perfectly with the grilled salmon and the grilled corn - you'll want to make it for a whole host of your summer favorites.

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories Blender Dairy Garlic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lime Summer Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 large garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

Purée garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. With motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.

SUMMERTIME LIME MARINADE/ BARBECUE SAUCE

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This sauce can be used as a barbecue sauce for grilling chicken or fish or as a marinade. Easy, delicious, and much cheaper and fresher than a pre-made version.

Provided by PainterCook

Categories Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a mason jar and shake well. Let sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight to allow flavors to combine. Shake well before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1013.6, Fat 109.4, SaturatedFat 14.2, Sodium 2392.9, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3, Protein 1.5

LIME-GINGER MARINADE & SAUCE

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This sauce is great on grilled salmon. The ginger adds a robust flavour to the salmon. Cooking time includes 20 minutes of marinating. Recipe source; Tufts University guide to Healthy Living Magazine

Provided by heather in Ont

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped scallion
1 lb salmon

Steps:

Whisk 1/3 yogurt, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, canola oil, honey, salt and pepper to taste.
Use 2 tbsp of the yogurt mixture to marinate salmon.
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint and 1 Tbsp chopped scallion into the remaining yogurt mixture for sauce.
While salmon marinates, heat grill to medium-high.
Just before cooking, lightly oil grill rack by rubbing a piece of oil-soaked paper towel over surface (use tongs to hold paper towel).
Do not spray a hot grill with cooking spray; it could cause an explosion.
Place salmon pieces skin side up, on grill.
Close lid and cook for 4 minute.
Using two metal spatulas, carefully turn salmon pieces over; cook just until opaque in the centre and fish flakes when tested with a fork 4 to 8 minutes longer, depending on thickness.
Serve the salmon with the sauce and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 383.1, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 8.4, Protein 24.1

MARINATED CUBED BEEF WITH LIME SAUCE

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories easy, quick, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, 12 as appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mushroom soy sauce (available in Asian markets)
7 medium cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 pounds top round or sirloin, trimmed of all fat and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 head green leaf lettuce

Steps:

Combine sugar, 1 teaspoon of the black pepper, soy sauce and garlic in bowl large enough to hold the beef. Stir well.
Add beef and stir to coat well; marinate for 20 minutes, or longer.
Combine remaining pepper with lime juice and water, and place in small serving bowl.
Saute beef in hot oil, three to four minutes, until medium rare. Arrange on platter lined with lettuce and serve with lime sauce and toothpicks, or serve as a main course over jasmine rice or fragrant rice, sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 538 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

Zest and juice citrus directly into the marinade for the freshest, most flavorful citrus flavor.
Use a variety of fresh herbs in your marinade to create a complex flavor profile.
Let your meat or vegetables marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
For best results, cook your meat or vegetables over indirect heat.
Baste your meat or vegetables with the marinade while cooking to keep them moist and flavorful.
Serve your grilled meat or vegetables with a fresh, tangy sauce, such as a lime-cilantro sauce or a chimichurri sauce.

Conclusion:

With so many delicious lime marinade barbecue sauce recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. Whether you're looking for a simple, everyday marinade or something more complex and flavorful, there's a recipe here for everyone. So fire up your grill and get ready to enjoy some delicious, grilled food!