Emeril Lagasse's Marinade
Elevate your culinary creations with Emeril Lagasse's Marinade, a vibrant, zesty blend that's as versatile as it is flavorful. This simple yet bold recipe combines the richness of extra-virgin olive oil with the tangy brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, perfectly balanced by garlic, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Infused with fresh parsley and thyme, and spiced with soy sauce, cayenne, and black pepper, this marinade offers depth and complexity that complements everything from chicken and steak to seafood, tofu, or grilled veggies. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the perfect way to inject bold flavor into your meals, whether you grill, broil, bake, or sauté. Try it today and let your taste buds be wowed by this easy homemade marinade that’s guaranteed to impress!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and honey until well combined.
Step 2
Add the chopped parsley, thyme leaves, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Whisk again to ensure even distribution of the herbs and spices.
Step 3
Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to balance flavors to your preference.
Step 4
Use the marinade immediately or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 5
To use, coat your choice of protein (such as chicken, steak, seafood, or tofu) or vegetables generously with the marinade. Let the ingredients marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator for meats) before cooking.
Step 6
Grill, broil, bake, or sauté the marinated ingredients as desired. Enjoy the vibrant, zesty flavors of this versatile marinade!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (294.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1232.8 |
| Total Fat 125.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4215.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.2g | |
| Protein 4.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 74.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 367.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories