The Only Marinade You'll Ever Need |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Recipe adapted from Steven Raichlen, the grillmaster. Use within 1-2 hours of making. Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes |
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, to taste |
4 slices lemon zest |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley |
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil (or a mix of all four) or 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (or a mix of all four) or 1/4 cup fresh dill (or a mix of all four) or 1/4 cup fresh oregano (or a mix of all four) |
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. Combine the lemon juice, hot pepper flakes, cracked pepper, and salt in a nonreactive (glass, ceramic, or stainless steel) bowl and whisk until the salt crystals are dissolved.
2. Add the lemon zest, garlic, parsley, and basil.
3. Stir or whisk in the olive oil.
4. The virtue of this marinade is its freshness; use it within 1 to 2 hours of making.
5. Stir again before using.
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