Ginger Rum Marinade

Infuse your dishes with bold, tropical flavors using this vibrant Ginger Rum Marinade, a versatile blend perfect for grilling, roasting, or pan-frying. Featuring the warming zing of freshly grated ginger, the rich depth of dark rum, and a touch of sweet honey balanced by tangy lime juice, this marinade adds a gourmet twist to meats, seafood, or vegetables. Soy sauce and olive oil enhance its savory richness, while garlic, red chili flakes, and black pepper provide a subtle kick. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this easy marinade is a surefire way to elevate your culinary creations, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and backyard barbecues. Unlock the perfect harmony of sweet, spicy, and savory with this irresistible recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (grated) fresh ginger
• 0.25 cup dark rum
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the grated ginger, dark rum, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and olive oil.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, red chili flakes, and black pepper to the bowl, and whisk the mixture until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, ensuring it will evenly coat your protein or vegetables.

Step 5

Add your meat, seafood, or vegetables to the marinade and ensure they are fully submerged or well coated.

Step 6

Seal the bag or cover the dish and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for a deeper flavor.

Step 7

Remove your food from the marinade (discarding excess marinade), and proceed with your chosen cooking method, such as grilling, roasting, or pan-frying, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(266.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	650.7

Total Fat 28.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2311.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 52.8g
Protein 7.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 48.0mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 394.2mg	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: 47.5%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 47.2%