Summary of "3 Easy Marinades to INSTANTLY UPGRADE Your Cooking"

Marinade Recipes:

Herby Marinade
- Ingredients:
  - 15g Basil
  - 5g Rosemary
  - 25g Parsley (leaves only)
  - 3-4 Garlic cloves
  - 5g Salt
  - 10g Sugar
  - 2g Oregano
  - 40g Water
  - 75g Neutral oil (e.g., avocado oil)
  - 25g Dijon mustard
  - Zest of 1-2 lemons
- Preparation:
  - Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  - For a hand-made version, finely chop herbs and mix with other ingredients.
- Usage: Ideal for shrimp, chicken cutlets, pork chops, or salmon. Marinate for 20-30 minutes before grilling.
Spicy Marinade
- Ingredients:
  - 50g Korean gochujang (or substitute with sriracha and miso)
  - 20g Soy sauce
  - 5g Paprika
  - 50g Onion
  - 3 large Garlic cloves
  - 20g Sesame oil
  - 50g Rice vinegar
  - 4-5 teaspoons Honey
- Preparation:
  - Blend until smooth. For a hand-made version, grate onion and garlic, then mix with other ingredients.
- Usage: Best for skirt steak. Marinate for 20-30 minutes before grilling.
Southeast Asian Aromatic Marinade
- Ingredients:
  - 25g Unsalted peanut butter
  - 40g Red onion
  - 15g Garlic
  - 2g Turmeric
  - 5g Curry powder
  - 40g Fish sauce
  - Juice of 1 lime
  - 40g Brown sugar
  - 30g Neutral oil
- Preparation:
  - Blend until creamy. For a hand-made version, grate onion, garlic, and ginger, then mix.
- Usage: Perfect for boneless skinless chicken thighs. Marinate for 20-30 minutes before grilling.

Always salt the meat before marinating to ensure proper seasoning.
Use high surface area meats for better marinade absorption.
Cook shrimp and chicken on high heat for optimal results, and rest the meat before serving.