Quick and Easy Cuban Marinade

10m
Prep Time
30-240m
Cook Time
40m
Ready In


"This is delicious and easy. I like to serve this with my 'Cucumber and Orange Salsa,' posted here on RecipeZazz. It is equally as good with pork, chicken, or seafood. I first made this with salmon; and found the recipe in a "Woman's Day or Family Circle Magazine;" and, after tweaking it a bit, I really enjoy it. Just plan ahead, as you want your protein to marinade a bit. Cooking time includes time for the protein to marinate."

Original is 5 servings
  • MARINADE

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (275.1 g)
  • Calories 438.7
  • Total Fat - 23.1 g
  • Saturated Fat - 7.8 g
  • Cholesterol - 82.9 mg
  • Sodium - 1592.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 16.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2.4 g
  • Sugars - 1.2 g
  • Protein - 41.9 g
  • Calcium - 77.1 mg
  • Iron - 3.2 mg
  • Vitamin C - 8.3 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Marinade ... Add the orange juice, lime juice, shallots, garlic, oregano, cilantro, and olive oil to a bowl (glass or non-reactive), or I prefer to use a ziploc bag, and mix well.

Step 2

Pork, Chicken, or Seafood ... Add your protein to the marinade; and, either close up the bag, or cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Now, marinating times can really vary. Thick cut chicken breasts or pork chops can marinate up to 4 hours; however, thinner cuts, I wouldn't marinade more than 2-3 hours. The citrus can start to break down the protein. Shrimp and scallops, no more than 30 minutes; and, thicker fish filets, such as cod or salmon, can marinate 1-1 1/2 hours, but no more.

Step 3

Coriander Seeds ... I prefer to toast and grind my own; but it is not necessary - they have so much flavor when you toast and grind your own. Toast the seeds in a small dry saute pan, medium heat, for just a couple of minutes (until you can smell them); and, make sue to stir often. Then transfer to a spice grinder and pulse a couple of times. If you don't have a spice grinder, you can use a mortar and pestle; or, add to a small ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.

Step 4

Add the coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and mix to combine.

Step 5

Pork, Chicken, or Seafood ... Remove the protein from the marinade, and pat dry using a paper towel. Let the protein come to room temperature. Season with the coriander mix on both sides.

Step 6

Grill or Pan Saute ... I like to use a grill; but, a inside grill pan or saute pan works just fine.

Step 7

Serve and ENJOY! ... As I mentioned; this goes excellent with my Cucumber and Orange Salsa (recipe here on RecipeZazz). And make sure you garnish the grilled dish with fresh mint. It really adds lots of flavor.

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