Name: Carla's Citrus Marinade
Yield: Makes 1 cup (enough for 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken or shrimp)
Ingredients: 2 large garlic cloves; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh orange or lime juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 1 cup (enough for 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken or shrimp)

Ingredients

2 large garlic cloves

1/3 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup fresh orange or lime juice

1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1
Thinly slice garlic and in a small saucepan cook in oil over moderately low heat until it just begins to turn golden. Remove pan from heat and with a slotted spoon discard garlic.
Step 2
Into oil in pan stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and cool marinade.

TagsMarinade Garlic Root Vegetable Vegetable Orange Citrus Fruit Lime Vegetarian Nut Free Gluten Free Dairy Free Meal Prep Make Ahead Saute Gourmet

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