Ginger And Lemon Marinade Recipes

LEMON GINGER SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process the olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Reserve a small amount for basting. Pour the remaining mixture into a dish, add shrimp, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Baste with reserved sauce while cooking.

REFRESHING LEMON-GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and salt together in a high-powered blender until smooth.

GRILLED LEMON GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag.
• Combine the remaining ingredients and pour them over the chicken.
• Seal the bag and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat the grill for medium heat.
• Remove the chicken from the bag and reserve the marinade.
• Place chicken on a lightly oiled grill grate and brush with marinade two to three times during the first half of the cooking time.
• Cook the chicken breasts for 20 minutes or until temperature reaches 165 F/75 C at the center (or thickest) part of the breast.

GINGER AND LEMON MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a small saucepan over moderate heat and stir until the butter is melted, or use the microwave.
• Marinate seafood or meat 30 minutes to 2 hours (any more and the lemon starts to "cook" the meat.
• Baste with marinade while cooking.

GINGER MARINADE FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Blend salt, ginger, pepper, garlic, oil, & lemon juice in a bowl.
• Take a skewer (preferably) or sharp knife & poke several holes into the chicken.
• Rub the mixture into the chicken so that all sides are covered.
• Place chicken into a glass bowl & cover with the remaining mixture. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours.
• Cook the chicken either baked, broiled, or grilled. All are good.

LEMONGRASS GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shallots and lemongrass and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, stirring well.
• Add the wine, the grated or finely chopped ginger and a little salt, then turn the heat up to high. Boil off the wine by half, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the lemon juice, one tablespoon of celery leaves, and taste for salt-add some if you need it.
• Pour the sauce into a food processor and blitz it until it becomes a thick puree; it should look a bit like a light green mayo, as everything will emulsify.

GINGER-LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Using a Japanese ginger grater or very fine holes on grater, grate ginger to make 2 teaspoons ginger shreds and juice. In a small bowl mix ginger with remaining ingredients. Let stand 10 minutes. Pour sauce through a fine strainer and serve with pan-fried scallops.;