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Marinade 101

A selection of basic marinades
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

Greek Marinade

  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2-3 Tbsp Screaming Seeds Greek Lamb Seasoning or combination of oregano, marjoram, rosemary
  • 2 tsp Garlic crushed
  • 1 Lemon-rind and juice
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Maple Mustard Marinade

  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Seeded Mustard Wholegrain Mustard
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 1 Tbsp Balsalmic Vinegar or Lemon juice
  • Pinch Sea Salt
  • Pinch Black Pepper

Italian Marinade

  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil leaves
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 tsp Garlic Crushed 2 cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Thai Coconut Marinade

  • 1 tsp Garlic crushed 1 clove
  • 2 tsp Ginger minced
  • 1 tsp Chilli minced or paste
  • 1 tsp Lemongrass minced
  • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Coriander stalks Optional
  • 1 Cup Coconut milk

Asian Marinade

  • 1 tsp Sesame Seed Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli
  • 2 Tbsp Abc Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce

Smokey Marinade

  • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli
  • 2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Easy Satay Marinade

  • 2 Tbsp Bottles Satay Sauce
  • 2-3 Tbsp Bottled French Dressing

Instructions
 

  • Combine marinade ingredients and use on your choice of meat, seafood or veg.
  • Marinate for at least 30 mins.
  • Cook on the grill, bbq or in the oven.

Notes

Please just use these marinades as a guide and use your favourite flavours to make your own to your taste.
Keyword Flavour, Marinade