Lemon Fresh Mint Marinade Recipes

LEMON MINT SAUCE WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile prepare the remaining ingredients.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the red pepper, shrimp, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
• Add pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Add the pasta to the shrimp mixture and toss to coat well.

LEMON & FRESH MINT MARINADE

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients in blender until cloves of garlic are small. Flecks of green mint leaves are perfect.
• Pour over your favortie veggies and let set for up to 3 hours.
• Grill!

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.

CHICKEN WITH LEMON, CUMIN, AND MINT

Steps:

• 1. Stir together the zest, lemon juice, lemon oil, 1 tablespoon of the mint, half the garlic, the paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper with a fork, in a large bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
• 2. Preheat the broiler. Place the chicken on the broiler pan and broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat, turning once, for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and just cooked through.
• 3. Transfer the chicken to a platter, garnish with the lemon wedges, sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon mint and garlic, and serve.
• To make 1 cup lemon oil, put a cup of extra virgin olive oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil, or vegetable oil in a jar with 3 tablespoons of finely grated lemon zest. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 weeks, shaking occasionally. Pour through a strainer and transfer to a jar. Discard the zest and refrigerate the oil.

FRESH-MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• Finely chop mint; transfer to a jar. Add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Shake to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use (up to 1 month).