Easy 5-Minute Shawarma Marinade
Elevate your meals in just 5 minutes with this Easy 5-Minute Shawarma Marinade. This vibrant blend of spices and fresh ingredients transforms any dish into a flavorful masterpiece, whether you’re grilling chicken, beef, lamb, or roasting vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this marinade is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to cater to a variety of dietary preferences. With wholesome components like olive oil and zesty lemon juice, it’s a guilt-free addition that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on cooking method
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 8 servings (2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Marinating & Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup/agave)
- 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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, smashed garlic, honey (or alternative), and all spices.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Whisk until smooth or shake until fully combined.
- Pour over your choice of meat or veggies and marinate for at least 6 hours or up to 2 days for deeper flavor.
- Cook according to your preference—grill or roast until done.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://dailyrecipetime.com/easy-5-minute-shawarma-marinade/