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A glass jar filled with freshly blended lime-garlic cilantro marinade, featuring a bright green color and slightly textured consistency.
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Lime-Garlic Cilantro Marinade

A bright, herbaceous marinade with a bit of a kick! This low-carb Lime-Garlic-Cilantro Marinade is perfect on chicken, fish, shrimp and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauces / Spices / Dressings
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy homemade marinade, Lime garlic cilantro marinade, marinade
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 jalapeño seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and lend until the mixture is smooth and finely chopped.
  • Taste and modify the seasoning, adding extra lime juice, garlic, or salt as desired.
  • Use right away to marinate your preferred meat, seafood, or vegetables.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • If you'd like a thinner marinade, add a little water or extra olive oil.
  • For a creamy version, blend in ½ cup of mayonnaise, plus some water or lime juice to reach your desired consistency.
  • Remember to discard any leftover marinade that has touched raw meat or seafood to avoid cross-contamination.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 1g