This Cilantro Lime Marinade will become a household favorite for grilling shrimp, steak, or chicken fajitas. It also serves as an excellent all-around marinade for roasting any meats or vegetables in the oven.
The bright, citrus flavors of lime and orange keep the warmer Latin-inspired flavors from overwhelming your fajitas.
It takes only minutes to make this cilantro lime marinade for steak fajitas or many other dishes. And unlike some Latin recipes that require a special trip to a Latin Foods market, you can find these items at your local grocery store.
The Caribbean Island Roots of Cilantro Lime Marinade
Cilantro Lime Marinade is Caribbean-inspired, and it is very popular in the island-adjacent nations.
The ingredient that sets this marinade apart from many other recipes is an ingredient many people don’t think to use. An orange!
We might associate oranges with Florida and California. But Americans don’t hold that market exclusively! Many skilled home cooks around the Caribbean island countries, the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, and Central America grow citrus trees. Of course, these offerings include oranges, limes, lemons, and grapefruit.
In that region, the warm breezes and long, sunny days provide optimal growing conditions for citrus fruits.
In fact, economic reports explain how citrus fruits make up a considerable export for countries in the Caribbean region.
So the residents take advantage of their beautiful climate and use these fruits when they plan their menus. This Cilantro Lime marinade is a prime example.
I learned this recipe when I traveled throughout the Yucatan area of Mexico. Not only did I hone my Spanish language skills, but I picked up some delicious cooking tips. Yum!
Quick Video on How to Make Cilantro Lime Marinade
In this video, Deborah uses a mini food processor. Hers is a hand-powered processor, or, you can choose an