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A bowl of Mediterranean mariande.

The ONLY Mediterranean Marinade You’ll Ever Need

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Enhance your dishes with the ONLY Mediterranean marinade You’ll ever need! Prepared in 1 minute with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Perfect for meat, seafood, and vegetables.
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Course marinade, sauce
Cuisine Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
Servings 170 ml

Equipment

  • Large Glass Bowl with Locking Lid
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt we prefer fine Pink Himalayan Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil and lemon juice to a small bowl, and whisk until you see the ingredients begin to emulsify. This should only take around 10 seconds.
    1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Add the minced garlic, ground oregano, and salt and pepper.
    4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Whisk again for around 30 seconds.
  • Marinate your favorite chicken. Seafood, meat, or veggie dish.

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Notes

Cooking Notes and Tips: 

  • Fresh vs. Dried Oregano: While dried oregano is traditional and convenient, fresh oregano can be used for a more intense, vibrant flavor, depending on what you’ll be serving your meat or veg with. If using fresh, double the amount.
  • Storage: This marinade can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Extra Zing: Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the marinade for an extra layer of flavor and a bit of tanginess.
Keyword chicken marinade, Fish marinade, marinade, Seafood marinade, vegetable marinade, vegetables