Lemon Dill Marinade
Bright lemon juice and fresh dill combine into a tangy marinade for fish or chicken.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher
This marinade pairs citrus acidity with fresh herb aroma, tenderizing proteins while infusing them with brightness. It works well on salmon, chicken breasts, or shrimp, and comes together in minutes with a quick whisk. Use it as a soak before grilling, baking, or pan-searing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Method
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
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Add the chopped dill, minced garlic, honey, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard, and whisk until the marinade is well blended.
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Use immediately to marinate chicken, fish, or shrimp, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Lemon Dill Marinade
This marinade pairs citrus acidity with fresh herb aroma, tenderizing proteins while infusing them with brightness. It works well on salmon, chicken breasts, or shrimp, and comes together in minutes with a quick whisk. Use it as a soak before grilling, baking, or pan-searing.
10 min 16 oz 124 cal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Method
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- 2
Add the chopped dill, minced garlic, honey, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard, and whisk until the marinade is well blended.
- 3
Use immediately to marinate chicken, fish, or shrimp, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.