Margaritaville Citrus Rum Marinade

Infuse your favorite proteins with a tropical twist using the vibrant and flavorful Margaritaville Citrus Rum Marinade. This quick-to-prepare marinade combines the zesty brightness of orange, lime, and pineapple juices with the sweet, velvety notes of light rum and honey. A hint of soy sauce adds depth, while minced garlic, ground ginger, and a touch of red pepper flakes round out the flavor profile with aromatic heat. Perfect for chicken, shrimp, or pork chops, this marinade enhances your dishes with layers of island-inspired taste. Ready in just 10 minutes and ideal for grilling, broiling, or pan-searing, this recipe promises a crowd-pleasing, citrusy punch for your next barbecue or weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup light rum
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.25 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the light rum, orange juice, lime juice, and pineapple juice. Whisk to blend the liquids together.

Step 2

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to help the mixture emulsify.

Step 3

Add the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

Step 4

Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more lime juice for tang, honey for sweetness, or soy sauce for saltiness.

Step 5

Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Add the desired protein (chicken breasts, shrimp, or pork chops) and ensure it is thoroughly coated.

Step 6

Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and allow the protein to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for a more intense flavor. Flip or stir occasionally for even marination.

Step 7

When ready to cook, remove the protein from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels to promote even searing or grilling.

Step 8

Discard any remaining marinade that has come into contact with raw protein. Cook your protein according to your preferred method such as grilling, broiling, or pan-searing, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(359.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	565.9

Total Fat 28.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1183.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 1.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 32.2mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 389.6mg	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: 58.3%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 40.3%