Tequila Lime Marinade Recipe

Name: Tequila Lime Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup tequila; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 lime, zest of; 1 fresh ripe jalapeno chile, minced (the red one); 2 stalks green onions, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup corn oil

Servings: persons

1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 lime, zest of
1 fresh ripe jalapeno chile, minced (the red one)
2 stalks green onions, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup corn oil

1
Mix all the ingredients together.
2
Let the mixture sit, preferably overnight, but at least for 2 to 3 hours.
3
Shake the mixture well, then reserve 1/2 cup to use as a baste.
4
Marinate white meats such as chicken or pork for up to 2 hours. Fish and shellfish should marinate for 45 minutes. Shake the food often while it marinates.
5
When grilling marinated food, use reserved marinade as a baste during the second half of cooking.
6
Discard used marinade when you start cooking.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup tequila, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 lime, zest of, 1 fresh ripe jalapeno chile, minced (the red one), and more.

Yes, Tequila Lime Marinade falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tequila Lime Marinade

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