Ingredients
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- 1 cup cilantro (well-packed; stems and all)
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1–3 cloves of garlic (Smashed)
- 1/2 teaspoon of Chili Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon cumin
- 1 jalapeño, chopped (remove the seeds to lessen the spice)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor for less than one minute or until the texture is nice and almost smooth, like pesto. Be sure the garlic is fully processed. If you don’t have a food processor, you can make the marinade by finely chopping the cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic, then add the rest of the ingredients and mix them all in a bowl (or shake up in a Mason jar).
- Use with your favorite protein. For best results, let sit for at least 2 hours, but the longer, the better.
Equipment
Beautiful 2-Speed Immersion Blender with Chopper & Measuring Cup, White Icing by Drew Barrymore
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Global 7-piece Ikasu Knife Block Set
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Storing the Marinade
If you find that you are using this marinade frequently, you could make a larger batch of it (scale it up 2-3x) and store it for future use.
STORE IT IN THE REFRIGERATOR
This marinade will store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a jar.
STORE IT IN THE FREEZER
You could also make a big batch of Cilantro Lime Marinade and freeze it in smaller portions in freezer-safe containers OR freeze it into ice cube trays, then place the cubes in a freezer bag! Any of these options will keep for a year with good quality flavor still in tacked.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: blends, marinade, mixes, sauces
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
