A Lemon-Herb Marinade to Give Your Protein Some Zest

The flavours of lemon, garlic and thyme match well with almost any meat or fish.

Marinadephoto credit: Angus Fergusson
Servings Prep Time Cook Time
4servings 5minutes 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 5minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Combine marinade ingredients in a zip-lock bag or shallow dish, bashing the lemon peel, garlic and thyme lightly with a spoon. Add meat or shell-on shrimp and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Best Health tip: The flavours of lemon, garlic and thyme match well with almost any meat or fish. Marinate 500 g (1 lb) shrimp, chicken, pork or beef for 20 minutes then grill.

Originally Published in Best Health Canada