Description
Alton Brown’s fajita marinade elevates grilled meats with a zesty blend of citrus and spices. Mexican-inspired flavors dance together, promising a mouthwatering experience that will transport taste buds to authentic southwestern cuisine.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
Liquid Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) water
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) soy sauce
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, filtered water, minced fresh garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, kosher salt, and liquid smoke flavoring, whisking thoroughly until all ingredients are seamlessly integrated.
- Incorporate freshly ground black pepper and ground cayenne pepper into the marinade, stirring to ensure even distribution of spices.
- Place 2 pounds (907 grams) of selected meat into a non-reactive container or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, then pour the prepared marinade completely over the protein.
- Seal the container securely and gently massage the marinade into the meat to guarantee complete coverage.
- Refrigerate the marinating meat for a minimum of 2 hours, or ideally overnight, allowing the flavors to penetrate deeply and tenderize the protein.
- Remove the marinated meat from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to reach near room temperature, which promotes more even cooking.
- Cook the marinated meat using your preferred method – grilling, roasting, pan-searing, or broiling – ensuring to follow appropriate internal temperature guidelines for food safety.
Notes
- Let the meat soak up the marinade’s rich flavors by giving it plenty of time to rest in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Personalize the heat by carefully controlling the amount of cayenne pepper added to match your spice tolerance.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice just before mixing to ensure a bright, zesty kick that elevates the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg