Chili Lime Marinade

Chili Lime Marinade

A tangy, zesty marinade that brightens chicken, steak, or shrimp with citrus and chili heat.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 95/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

This marinade combines fresh lime juice, chili powder, and garlic for a bold, tangy flavor that works well on grilled meats and seafood. It comes together quickly with pantry staples and needs no cooking, making it a convenient way to add bright, smoky-spicy flavor before grilling or roasting.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and honey until the honey dissolves.

  2. Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and whisk until evenly combined.

  3. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime zest.

  4. Use immediately to marinate meat or seafood, or transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

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    Chili Lime Marinade

    This marinade combines fresh lime juice, chili powder, and garlic for a bold, tangy flavor that works well on grilled meats and seafood. It comes together quickly with pantry staples and needs no cooking, making it a convenient way to add bright, smoky-spicy flavor before grilling or roasting.

    10 min 16 oz 95 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
    • 1/3 cup olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons honey
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest

    Method

    1. 1

      In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and honey until the honey dissolves.

    2. 2

      Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and whisk until evenly combined.

    3. 3

      Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime zest.

    4. 4

      Use immediately to marinate meat or seafood, or transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to use.