Description
This flavorful fajita marinade recipe is perfect for adding a zesty kick to your favorite meats or vegetables. With a blend of citrus, spices, and herbs, this marinade is sure to elevate your fajita game.
Ingredients
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Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir in chopped cilantro if desired.
- Marinate: Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Pour over sliced beef, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before cooking.
Notes
- This marinade works well with about 1 to 1.5 pounds of meat or vegetables.
- For best flavor, marinate overnight in the fridge.
- Avoid marinating seafood longer than 1 hour to prevent over-tenderizing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Marinade
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
