Thai Basil Coconut Marinade

Thai Basil Coconut Marinade

A fragrant marinade blending coconut milk, fresh basil, and lime for tender grilled meats.

Total 15 min Makes 16 oz Calories 85/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Halal

Allergens

Fish, Tree nuts

This marinade combines rich coconut milk with fresh Thai basil, garlic, and lime juice for a fragrant, slightly sweet base that tenderizes chicken, pork, or shrimp. A touch of fish sauce and brown sugar rounds out the flavor with salty-sweet depth, making it well suited for grilling or pan-searing. Use it for weeknight dinners or as the foundation for a Thai-inspired barbecue spread.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 red Thai chile, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice until the sugar dissolves.

  2. Stir in the chopped Thai basil, minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced chile, vegetable oil, and black pepper until evenly combined.

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

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Thai Basil Coconut Marinade

This marinade combines rich coconut milk with fresh Thai basil, garlic, and lime juice for a fragrant, slightly sweet base that tenderizes chicken, pork, or shrimp. A touch of fish sauce and brown sugar rounds out the flavor with salty-sweet depth, making it well suited for grilling or pan-searing. Use it for weeknight dinners or as the foundation for a Thai-inspired barbecue spread.

15 min 16 oz 85 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 red Thai chile, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Stir in the chopped Thai basil, minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced chile, vegetable oil, and black pepper until evenly combined.

  3. 3

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