Description
Elevate your meals with this Easy 5-Minute Shawarma Marinade, a quick and flavorful blend that infuses your dishes with vibrant Middle Eastern flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this versatile marinade can enhance chicken, beef, lamb, or even vegetables. With a delightful mix of spices and a touch of sweetness from honey, every bite becomes an aromatic culinary experience. Whether you grill, bake, or sauté your marinated ingredients, you’ll impress friends and family alike with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup/agave for a vegan option)
- 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, and honey.
- Add all spices and seasonings; mix well using a whisk or by shaking the jar.
- Pour the marinade over your choice of protein (chicken, beef, lamb) or veggies, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Allow to marinate for at least six hours in the refrigerator before cooking as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on method
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg