Ingredients
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- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend, 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 small Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional for heat)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Step by step
- In a medium bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, honey, and olive oil. Whisk like you mean it—this is where the magic starts.
- Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend. Stir until everything’s evenly mixed and smelling like a tropical fiesta.
- Toss in the chopped Scotch bonnet or habanero if you’re feelin’ brave. Don’t be shy; this heat’s the kinda respect that wakes up your taste buds.
- Add fresh cilantro last, giving it a gentle stir to keep that bright, fresh vibe alive.
- Use this marinade to soak your protein of choice in a ziplock bag or shallow dish. Marinate at least 2 hours, or overnight if you wanna be a real pro.
- When ready, grill, roast, or sauté your meat or seafood until cooked through and juicy. If roasting, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and use a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Serve up with extra fresh lime wedges and a sprinkle of Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend if you wanna keep that punch going.
- Visit www.saltedperfection.com and leave a Five Star review. DUNZO!
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A little more about this recipe
Timing
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20-30 mins (depending on protein)
- Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins (including marinating)
Yield & storage
Original yield
Storage
Keep leftover marinade refrigerated for up to 3 days. Discard after use if it’s been in contact with raw meat.
From Tony’s kitchen
A bold, playful marinade punchin’ with citrus, garlic, and a Caribbean Latin vibe. Perfect for chicken, pork, or shrimp—bring the heat and the flavor, no fuss, no muss. Remember, the right seasoning’s like a good wiseguy: it makes everything better.
Nutrition • per serving
Ingredient notes
Ingredients & allergen check
Major-allergen signals: None recognized automatically.
- Garlic
- fresh orange juice
- fresh lime juice
- olive oil
- honey
- ground cumin
- smoked paprika
- dried oregano
- Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend
- black pepper
- Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper
- fresh cilantro
Key West blend: Organic coconut sugar, Sea salt, Chili powder, Key Lime, Organic cane sugar, Citric acid, and Spices
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