Easy 5-Minute Shawarma Marinade
Elevate your meals with this Easy 5-Minute Shawarma Marinade, a quick and versatile flavor booster perfect for meats, veggies, and everything in between. This marinade combines the rich flavors of spices, garlic, and fresh lemon juice to create a mouthwatering blend that infuses your choice of protein or vegetables with bold taste. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this marinade is not only quick to make but also packed with healthy ingredients. Whether you’re grilling chicken, roasting lamb, or preparing a colorful veggie platter, this shawarma marinade will add an irresistible twist to your dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on cooking method
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Marinating/Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup/agave for vegan)
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
- optional: up to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey (or alternative), and all spices. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Whisk or shake until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over 2 pounds of your choice of meat or veggies. Ensure they are well-coated.
- Marinate for at least 6 hours or up to 2 days in the fridge.
- Cook according to preference (grill or roast) and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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