Herbed Lemon Marinade Food

LEMON AND HERB MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine the lemon juice and zest, chopped herbs, garlic, crushed red pepper, and 1/2 cup of olive oil. Whisk to combine.
• Place the chicken thighs in a wide flat dish so they are in a single layer. Add the herb mixture. Massage the thighs to coat with the herb mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Note: If doing a quick marinade, leave the chicken out of the fridge for up to 1 hour.
• Preheat grill. Brush and oil the grill to clean.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and brush off any excess herbs and oil. Season the chicken generously with salt and drizzle with a little bit of fresh olive oil.
• Cut the 2 whole lemons in half and cut the tips off the ends; this will allow the lemons to stand up without rolling around. Place the chicken, skin side down, on the preheated grill. Place the lemons, flesh side down, on the preheated grill. Grill the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes and then rotate the chicken 90 degrees to create the lovely crosshatch pattern. Grill the chicken for another 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes. Check for doneness (the chicken should be well cooked). Check the lemon halves to see if they are beautifully caramelized. Turn over to grill on the bottom for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Serve the chicken with grilled lemon.
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HERBED LEMON MARINADE

Steps:

• Blend all the ingredients and pour the marinade over your meat.
• Marinate 4-24 hours in the refrigerator, turning pieces occasionally.
• Note: you can substitute the lemon juice with cider vinegar and/or the garlic with 1/2 tsp dried basil leaf for variation.

SALMON WITH LEMON-HERB MARINADE

Steps:

• Wipe salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Combine remaining ingredients (except lemon wedges and rosemary sprigs) in small bowl and mix well. Pour mixture over salmon, making sure it is coated on both sides. Marinate for at least an hour before cooking.
• Preheat broiler or grill. Cook salmon, turning once - five to six minutes each side for medium rare.
• Place salmon on serving platter and garnish with lemon wedges and sprigs of rosemary.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND HERB LEMON MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix all marinade ingredients together in a glass bowl.
• Place the lamb in a extra large heavy-duty plastic bag or glass bowl.
• Pour the marinade over the lamb, and turn to coat well on all sides.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap (if using a glass bowl).
• Place in the fridge for a minimum of 24 hours (turning occasionally to distribute marinade).
• When ready to grill, remove from fridge and save marinade for basting if desired.
• Turn the grill to high heat.
• Sear both sides for about 5 minutes on each side.
• Reduce grill temperature to medium heat and finish cooking the lamb.
• You may baste the lamb with the leftover marinade if desired.

LEMON-MINT HERB MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and stir well.
• Put meat into a zipper plastic bag and pour marinade over. Seal and place in refrigerator for desired marinating time.
• I usually pour marinade from meat into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Use as a sauce for meat after it has been grilled.

LEMON HERB MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredieants well.
• Pour over chicken and marinate at lease 2 hours (or overnight).
• If using fish, only marinate 1/2 hour.
• Grill chicken or fish on B-B-Q, or broil in broiler.
• This makes enough for 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

LEMON, HERB & GARLIC MARINADE

Steps:

• Roughly chop the rosemary leaves, thyme leaves, and lavender flower/s or leaves (if using).
• Place herbs, salt and pepper into a mortar and pound with a pestle, until herbs are crushed and fragrant.
• Add garlic and lemon zest and pound until garlic makes a paste - add a little of the olive oil if necessary.
• Now stir in the lemon juice and the olive oil and mix together.
• Pour mixture into a small screwtop jar. Fix lid securely and shake vigorously until mixture thickens and emulsifies.
• Pour over meat, cover and marinade in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before cooking.
• Pour any marinade left in the bowl over the meat while it cooks.

LEMON HERB CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix well and marinate overnight or 8 hours.