Easy 5-Minute Shawarma Marinade
Elevate your culinary experience with this Easy 5-Minute Shawarma Marinade. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this quick and flavorful marinade infuses meats and vegetables with aromatic spices and a hint of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on chosen protein/vegetable
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 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
- kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, smashed garlic, honey (or alternative), and all spices.
- Whisk until blended into a thick paste; if using a jar, shake vigorously.
- Pour the marinade over your choice of meat or vegetables and toss gently to coat.
- Allow marinating in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or up to 2 days for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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