Peruvian Citrus & Herb Marinade with Aji Amarillo Peppers
A zesty and pungent citrus marinade made in a blender with wonderfully spicy and fruity Aji Amarillo Peppers. Fabulous to flavor Chicken, Fish, Vegetables and Vegan Proteins.
Servings: 9 2 tablespoon servings: makes 18 tablespoons; 1 cup + 2 T.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice*
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice**
- 2 teaspoons orange rind coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime rind coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons aji amarillo peppers (use jarred), coarsely chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves peeled
- 1/4 cup sweet onion peeled, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley divided: cleaned, dried; tightly packed (can use cilantro)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except parsley to the carafe of a blender. Add 2 tablespoons of parsley (reserving 1 tablespoon.) Blend from low speed to high for 30 seconds until bright green and smooth.
- On low speed add olive oil through the feed tube slowly at medium speed until emulsified.Add 1 tablespoon parsley and blend for a few seconds - until the parsley is chopped, but not well blended.
- Place the marinade in a clean glass container and refrigerate. Use the marinade in the next few days - will stay fresh, but will lose its color in a few days.
Hint:
- Taste the marinade for heat. It will taste sharp and zesty - its a marinade! See if the spice level tastes right to you, can always add some minced aji amarillo if you like spicier.
Notes
*Fresh Orange Juice: Use a flavorful and brightly colored orange; honey tangerines, clementines or navel.
**Fresh Lime Juice: Peruvian limes are tart but not as bitter as the limes in the United States. Use key limes if you can find them, I used Persian lime (most common.)
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition Facts
Peruvian Citrus & Herb Marinade with Aji Amarillo Peppers
Amount per Serving
Calories
66
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
131
mg
6
%
Potassium
61
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
0.3
g
1
%
Vitamin A
162
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
10
mg
1
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.