How to Make a Great Marinade for Shrimp, Lobster or Chicken

This easy marinade goes great with a variety of foods.

Buying different sauces and marinades for your barbecues gets expensive. Learning how to make your own marinade for chicken, lobster and shrimp will save you time and money. Citrus marinades are a great choice for all three foods since the flavors mesh nicely. Start experimenting with a this fresh, summery flavor to get the blend you enjoy.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. chopped sage leaves
• 1 1/2-inch section fresh minced ginger
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp. hot salt

Instructions

1. Decide whether to make chicken, lobster or shrimp. Clean and prepare the food for cooking and set aside while you prepare the marinade.

2. Combine all of the marinade ingredients using an emulsion blender and mix thoroughly.

3. Place the marinade and the pieces of meat into a plastic, sealable bag. Be sure there is enough marinade in the bag to cover the meat. Let the meat sit in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight to allow the flavor to soak in.

References

• Cooks.com: Citrus Chicken Marinade
• Sunkist Recipes: Lobster Tail Marinated in Citrus Butter
• Yummly: Citrus Shrimp Marinade

Resources

• Oprah: Grilled Vegetable Salad with Chicken, Shrimp and Lobster