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Carla's Citrus Marinade

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cup (enough for 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken or shrimp)

Ingredients

2

large garlic cloves

1

/3 cup olive oil

3

tablespoons packed dark brown sugar

2

tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1

1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1

/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1

/4 cup fresh orange or lime juice

1

1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Thinly slice garlic and in a small saucepan cook in oil over moderately low heat until it just begins to turn golden. Remove pan from heat and with a slotted spoon discard garlic.

    Step 2

    Into oil in pan stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and cool marinade.