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Honey Garlic Marinade

Prep5 minutes
Total5 minutes
Serves1 serving
This versatile 5-ingredient marinade combines sweet honey with savory garlic for the perfect balance of flavors. Ready in minutes and works beautifully with shrimp, chicken, pork, or fish.

Equipment

  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients  

  • 2 Tbsp. Garlic Minced
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. Honey
  • ¼ C. Olive Oil
  • 1 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tsp. Salt

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Instructions 

Combine Ingredients

  • In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, honey, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.

Marinate Protein

  • Place your protein of choice in a bowl or resealable bag and add marinade. Toss to coat evenly.

Time It Right

  • Marinate shrimp for 15-30 minutes, chicken or pork for 2-8 hours, and fish for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Cook And Enjoy

  • Remove protein from marinade and cook according to your preferred method — grilling, baking, or pan-searing all work beautifully.

Notes

Scaling Up
This recipe makes enough marinade for 1 lb. of protein, but feel free to double or triple it for bigger batches or to keep extra on hand for easy weeknight meals.
Perfect Partners
This marinade transforms shrimp, chicken thighs, pork chops, salmon fillets, tofu, or even vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers into something extraordinary.
Smart Swaps
Maple syrup works beautifully in place of honey for a deeper flavor, and dried garlic flakes (use 1 tsp.) can substitute for fresh when you're in a pinch.
Make It Last
Unused marinade keeps in the refrigerator for up to one week, so you can prep multiple meals ahead or have it ready for spontaneous cooking sessions.

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 60g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 43g, Sodium: 1998mg, Potassium: 227mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 1464IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 73mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Jamie Sandstedt
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 648
Keyword: Garlic, Honey

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