4,274 marinate recipes

Russian herring in mustard sauce with sour cream, olive oil, and capers. A classic cold zakuska appetizer that marinates for hours and pairs with dark bread and vodka.

Snippets of venison marinated in cider with juniper berries, seared pink, and served with sauteed mushrooms in a garlic sour cream sauce. An elegant way to use venison trimmings.

Grilled jumbo shrimp marinated in a chili-lime dressing with lemongrass, fresh mint, and Chinese chili sauce. Just 2 minutes per side for juicy, charred shrimp with big flavor.

Butterflied leg of lamb marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, bay leaf and black pepper, then grilled or broiled until charred outside and pink within. A six-pound centrepiece for Easter or summer cookouts.

Tomato cups marinate fresh tomatoes, green pepper strips, and onion rings in oregano-basil vinaigrette. A simple Italian-style summer salad you toss together in 10 minutes.

Grilled half chicken marinated in fresh rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Low and slow on the grill for crispy skin and juicy, herb-scented meat.

Tandoori chicken marinated in spiced yogurt with ginger, garlic, cumin, and coriander, then broiled until charred and juicy. A 6-hour yogurt soak for deep, authentic flavor.

Italian wild mushroom topping with dried porcini, fresh portobello, tomatoes, rosemary, sage, and garlic marinated 24 hours in olive oil and lemon. Use on bruschetta or pasta.

Broiled flank steak marinated overnight in lemon juice, soy sauce, and oregano, topped with sauteed onions. An 8-hour marinade tenderizes this lean cut into something special.

No-cook pimento-onion relish marinated overnight in a sweet vinegar brine with fine herbs. A bright, tangy condiment that pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted meats.

Santa Fe chicken breasts marinated in lime juice and broiled until golden, finished with artichoke hearts. A quick Tex-Mex weeknight dinner ready in about 30 minutes.

Tiburon Encurtido Frito: lime-marinated shark steaks pan-fried in corn oil until golden. A simple Latin American preparation where the citrus marinade does all the work in just three ingredients.

Italian-style lamb chops marinated in red wine, oregano, thyme, soy sauce, and lemon juice, then broiled to medium-rare. Tender rib chops with a savory-herbal crust and rosy pink center.

Monkfish kebobs marinated in white wine, lemon, garlic, and herbs then broiled with onions, peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and corn on the cob. Firm, meaty fish that holds up on skewers.

Shrimp and scallops marinated in sherry, then wok-tossed with asparagus, baby corn, and water chestnuts in a glossy sesame-garlic sauce. Quick Chinese-style seafood in 30 minutes.

Coriander flank steak marinated in lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, ground coriander, and garlic, then grilled and finished with fresh cilantro. A quick-grilling steak with warm, citrusy spice.