Citrus Marinade & Salsa (For Chicken Or Fish)

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A bright, zesty marinade and fresh salsa duo perfect for grilling chicken or fish.
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Citrus Marinade & Salsa (For Chicken Or Fish)

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 104.3

Description

This versatile recipe combines a tangy citrus marinade with a fresh, crunchy salsa, creating a perfect pairing for grilled chicken or fish. The marinade features lemon juice, dry sherry, olive oil, and dried oregano, infusing the protein with aromatic, well-seasoned flavor. The accompanying salsa adds a refreshing contrast with peeled tomatoes, green onions, olives, and slivered almonds. It is an ideal choice for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners. Simple to prepare with common pantry staples, this dish delivers bright, zesty notes and a delightful texture that will keep you coming back for more.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, dry sherry, olive oil, crushed dried oregano, and garlic salt to form the marinade.
  2. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade for the salsa and set aside in the refrigerator.
  3. Place chicken or fish in a plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the remaining marinade over it.
  4. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning the protein once halfway through.
  5. While the protein marinates, chop the peeled tomato, slice the green onion, and snip the parsley.
  6. In a bowl, combine the reserved 2 tablespoons of marinade with the chopped tomato, green onion, sliced olives, parsley, and slivered almonds.
  7. Cover the salsa and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  8. Remove the chicken or fish from the marinade, reserving the liquid for basting.
  9. Grill the protein over medium heat, turning and brushing often with the reserved marinade, until cooked through.
  10. Serve the grilled chicken or fish alongside the chilled salsa and avocado slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 104.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9g13%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 48.4mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 8.2g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.2g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: citrus, marinade, salsa, chicken, fish, grilling, lemon, sherry, oregano, tomato, olives, almonds, summer, bbq, fresh, zesty, healthy, easy, quick, dinner
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