Zesty Tequila Lime Marinade Recipe: Perfect for Grilling
Tequila Lime Marinade
When combined, these ingredients yield close to 1 cup of marinade, which should be enough to marinate about 1 to 1.5 pounds of meat, seafood, or tofu.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ⅓ cup tequila
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the orange juice, lime juice, honey, and tequila. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved and all ingredients are well combined.
- Add Cilantro: Gently stir in the chopped cilantro, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the marinade.
- Marinate: Place your protein (chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc.) into a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over it, making sure it’s fully submerged. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for more intense flavor.
- Cook: After marinating, remove the protein from the marinade and cook as desired. You can grill, bake, or sauté depending on your preference.
- Enjoy: Serve your marinated protein with your favorite sides, and enjoy the bright, zesty flavors!
- This marinade adds a wonderful citrusy, slightly sweet, and smoky flavor to any dish.