Turmeric Garlic Marinade

Turmeric Garlic Marinade

A golden, garlicky marinade that infuses chicken, fish, or vegetables with earthy warmth.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 110/serving

Dietary

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

Allergens

Soy

This marinade blends turmeric, garlic, and ginger with lime juice and oil for a bright, earthy base that tenderizes and colors meat or vegetables before grilling or roasting. It works well with chicken, shrimp, tofu, or cauliflower, and suits weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts alike. The combination of acid, oil, and aromatics helps the flavors penetrate quickly, so even a short marinating time delivers noticeable results.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Method

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

  2. Add the turmeric, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes, then whisk until the marinade is smooth and evenly colored.

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

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    Turmeric Garlic Marinade

    This marinade blends turmeric, garlic, and ginger with lime juice and oil for a bright, earthy base that tenderizes and colors meat or vegetables before grilling or roasting. It works well with chicken, shrimp, tofu, or cauliflower, and suits weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts alike. The combination of acid, oil, and aromatics helps the flavors penetrate quickly, so even a short marinating time delivers noticeable results.

    10 min 16 oz 110 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup olive oil
    • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
    • 6 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

    Method

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

      Add the turmeric, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes, then whisk until the marinade is smooth and evenly colored.

    3. 3

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