This Italian marinade for grilled foods combines fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and spices for a zesty, flavorful boost to your favorite dishes. Use it for vegetables and meats on any grill or smoker…
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What to grill with Italian marinade
Use this flavorful garlic, lemon and herb Italian marinade to grill proteins including chicken, pork, and turkey. Marinade vegetables like summer squash or a variety of kebab veggies (mushrooms, peppers, onions, corn, etc.).
Try this smoked whole chicken with Italian marinade…
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil, fresh chopped
- 1 tsp garlic,minced
- ½ lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Get tips for getting started with grilling….
5-minute marinade steps
Mix together all the Italian marinade ingredients and marinate your vegetables or meat for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight, for maximum flavor before grilling.
For an easy no-bake appetizer, try this cherry tomato bruschetta.
Also try this easy recipe for marinated peppers and onions.
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Italian Marinade For Grilled Foods
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Ingredients
- 1 cup basil fresh chopped
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- ½ medium lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes crushed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Mix together all the Italian marinade ingredients and marinate your vegetables or meat for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight, for maximum flavor before grilling.
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Pro tip: One of my go-to tricks for perfectly cooked food every time is using the right BBQ meat thermometers.
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