Description
A delicious, quick and easy triple citrus marinade made from freshly squeezed oranges, lemons, and limes with countless uses. Great for flavoring any type of protein, from chicken to tofu!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients. That's it!
- See recipe notes for uses and marinating times. If making before using, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Notes
Proteins with which we enjoyed this citrus marinade:
- Chicken breasts - Let marinate in a bowl or ziploc bag for 30 minutes, up to 4 hours. Cook as desired until internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
- Pork chops - Let marinate in a bowl or ziploc bag for 30 minutes, up to 4 hours. Cook as desired until internal temperature reaches 145˚F. Drizzle with any remaining sauce.
- Shrimp - Let marinate in a bowl or ziploc bag for 30 minutes. Pan fry and drizzle with any remaining sauce.
- Extra firm tofu - Press a tofu block to rid it of most of its water. Let marinate in a bowl or ziploc bag for 30 minutes, up to 4 hours. Pan fry and drizzle with any remaining sauce.
- Assorted veggies - Just toss in the marinade, cook as desired, and drizzle with any remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Marinade
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
