3-Ingredient Lemon Pepper Marinade

⏱ 5 mins 🍽 1 serving(s) 🏷 Low Protein

This straightforward marinade requires only a lemon, olive oil, and black pepper. It comes together in about five minutes, making it an ideal last-minute flavour enhancer for various grilled or roasted meats and fish. The combination of fresh citrus and cracked pepper creates a vibrant, aromatic coating.

3-Ingredient Lemon Pepper Marinade

Ingredients

  • 1 large lemon
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper

Method

  1. Take the lemon and grate its zest using a fine-tooth grater or a zester. If you use a zester, chop the zest finely afterwards.
  2. Juice the lemon and mix the juice with the prepared zest, the olive oil, and the cracked black pepper. Add salt according to your preference. This mixture is now ready to marinate items like grilled chicken, ribs, fish, roasts, or chops.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium9900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryLow Protein
Authorjrthrmn