Description
A bright, zingy marinade that enhances steak, chicken, or tofu with bold Tex-Mex flavors.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the lime juice and minced garlic.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to form an emulsified blend.
- Place your choice of steak or chicken in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
- Pour the marinade over the meat and turn to coat thoroughly.
- Seal and refrigerate. Marinate at least 30 minutes for flavor; 2–4 hours is ideal.
- Remove meat from the fridge 20–30 minutes before cooking.
- Discard any marinade that has been in direct contact with raw meat unless boiled.
- Grill, broil, or pan-sear until cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Let rested meat sit 5–10 minutes before slicing or shredding.
Notes
For a lower-fat version, reduce oil to 2 tablespoons and mix in water. This marinade can also be used with vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex