D L Jardine's Fajita Marinade

Elevate your fajitas to restaurant-quality perfection with D.L. Jardine's Fajita Marinade! This zesty, flavor-packed recipe brings together fresh lime juice, smoky paprika, and a hint of honey for the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and sweet. Infused with garlic, cumin, and a touch of soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, this marinade guarantees tender, juicy cuts of your favorite proteins or vegetables. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this versatile marinade is ideal for chicken, beef, shrimp, or veggies, delivering bold Tex-Mex flavors with every bite. Pair your fajitas with warm tortillas, sautéed peppers, and classic toppings like guacamole for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this easy marinade will have your taste buds singing!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional for spice)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, honey, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 3

Whisk all the ingredients together until the marinade is smooth and well blended.

Step 4

Place your choice of meat (chicken, beef, shrimp, or vegetables) into a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.

Step 5

Pour the marinade over the meat or vegetables, ensuring each piece is fully coated.

Step 6

Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor. Stir or flip the contents occasionally to distribute the marinade evenly.

Step 7

When ready to cook, remove the meat or vegetables from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Cook to your preference using a grill, skillet, or oven.

Step 8

Serve the fajita meat or vegetables with warm tortillas, sautéed onions, bell peppers, and your favorite toppings like guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(185.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	516.2

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2803.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 4.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 103.0mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 568.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.2%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 23.4%