Easy 5-Minute Shawarma Marinade
Elevate your meals in just five minutes with this Easy 5-Minute Shawarma Marinade. Perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings, this marinade combines vibrant spices and zesty lemon to infuse chicken, beef, lamb, or even vegetables with a burst of flavor. Its rich blend of cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic creates an aromatic profile that transforms any dish into a culinary delight. Ideal for meal prep, simply marinate your choice of protein or veggies for at least six hours (or up to two days) to enhance the taste further. Whether grilled, roasted, or pan-seared, enjoy effortless meal creation that’s sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies by method
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings (based on using marinade for up to 2 pounds of meat/veggies) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, combine olive oil, lemon juice, smashed garlic cloves, honey (or alternative), ground spices, and optional cayenne pepper. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Pour marinade over your choice of protein or veggies ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or up to 2 days.
- Cook using your preferred method—grilling, roasting, or pan-searing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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