What to marinate meat and fish in: top 7 universal marinades

Barbecue season is in full swing. The most popular foods that are most often grilled are meat and fish. And most of all, the taste of such dishes depends on the chosen marinade.

Halyna Pokhmurska (doctor_galuna_pokhmyrska) shared her recipes for universal marinades for meat and fish barbecue on her Instagram page.

The marinades are designed for 1-1.2 kg of meat/fish. The proportions are approximate.

Yogurt and ginger

Best for poultry.

Ingredients:

• thick yogurt – 200-250 g
• curry – 1-2 tsp
• salt
• lemon zest – 1 tbsp
• ginger – 1 tsp

Marinate for 2-3 hours.

Italian

Suitable for any white meat and fish.

• olive oil – 2 tbsp
• white wine – 5 tbsp
• lemon juice – 1 tbsp

• Italian herbs – 1 tbsp
• a mixture of peppers – 1 tsp
• salt – 2 tsp

Marinate for 3-5 hours.

Spicy and sweet

Ingredients:

Great for fish and chicken.

Ingredients:

• soy sauce – 4 tbsp
• honey – 1 tbsp
• grated ginger – 1 tsp

• chili pepper
• balsamic vinegar

Marinate for 2-3 hours.

Sweet and sour

Ingredients:

• olive oil – 3 tbsp
• mustard – 1 tbsp
• lemon juice – 1 tbsp
• liquid honey – 1 tsp

Marinate for 3-5 hours.

With red wine

• olive oil – 2 tbsp
• soy sauce

• dry red wine
• salt – 2 tsp
• pepper – 1 tsp
• dried garlic – 0.5-1 tsp

Marinate for 3-5 hours.

Sour cream

Ingredients:

• sour cream – 150 g
• zest of 1 lemon
• garlic – 4 cloves
• Italian herbs – 10 g
• fresh herbs – 40 g
• salt – 1 tsp

Marinate for 3 hours.

Mustard

Ingredients:

• mustard seeds – 3 tbsp
• olive oil – 2 tbsp
• soy sauce – 2 tbsp
• garlic – 2 cloves
• sea salt

Marinate for at least 2 hours.