Easy 5-Minute Shawarma Marinade Recipe
Unlock the vibrant, aromatic flavors of street food at home with this foolproof Easy Shawarma Marinade Recipe. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected a balanced blend of warm spices and bright acidity that clings beautifully to chicken, beef, or veggies, delivering tender, flavor-packed results every time. This versatile marinade is your secret to transforming simple ingredients into a memorable meal.
PrintEasy 5-Minute Shawarma Marinade
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds meat or veggies of choice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup or agave, if vegan)
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
- optional: up to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, turmeric, and cayenne to a bowl or jar. Season with 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt and ground black pepper as desired. Whisk or shake to combine.
- Pour the shawarma marinade over your meat or veggies of choice. Marinate for at least 6 hours or for up to 2 days.
- as desired. Enjoy!
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