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Thyme, Shallot, and Lemon Marinade

This classic marinade pairs nicely with almost any meat, particularly shellfish and fish fillets. Be careful not to marinate shellfish for longer than 20 minutes; the acid in the lemon juice will cook the flesh.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 2/3 cup, enough for 2 pounds meat or fish

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch fresh thyme (12 to 15 sprigs)
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 lemon, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together the lemon juice, wine, and oil in a shallow nonreactive dish. Arrange the meat or fish in a single layer in dish; turn to coat. Evenly scatter the thyme, shallots, and lemon slices over fish. Cover; refrigerate for the length of time specified on page 625, Sauces, Dips, and More, turning the meat occasionally.

    Step 2

    Remove the marinating meat or fish from the refrigerator, and let it come to a cool room temperature before cooking. Season with salt and pepper. Cook as desired.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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