Piri-Piri Marinade
Turn up the heat with this bold Piri-Piri marinade, spicy, smoky, and perfect for grilling or roasting your favorite protein!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Teaspoons Sweet smoked paprika
- 2 Teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 Teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Caster sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Dried thyme
- 6 Fresh basil leaves
- 8 Garlic cloves
- ½ Large White onion chopped
- ¼ Cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 Dried African bird’s eye chili peppers
- ¼ Cup Extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ Cup Red wine vinegar
- 1 Lemon Juiced
Instructions
- Add all ingredients—paprika, salt, pepper, sugar, cumin, thyme, basil, garlic, onion, cilantro, chili peppers, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice—to a food processor or blender.3 Teaspoons Sweet smoked paprika, 2 Teaspoons Kosher salt, 1 Teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper, 1 Teaspoon Caster sugar, 2 Teaspoons Ground cumin, 1 Teaspoon Dried thyme, 6 Fresh basil leaves, 8 Garlic cloves, ½ Large White onion, ¼ Cup Fresh cilantro leaves, 3 Dried African bird’s eye chili peppers, ¼ Cup Extra virgin olive oil, ¼ Cup Red wine vinegar, 1 Lemon
- Blend for about 60 seconds, or until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the marinade into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To use, coat your protein of choice generously with the marinade and let it sit for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, for deeper flavor.
- For serving, gently warm any reserved marinade in a saucepan over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Spice Level: Adjust the heat by using fewer or milder chilies, or swap in fresh red chilies for a more vibrant kick.
- Best Proteins: This marinade works beautifully with chicken, shrimp, tofu, or even cauliflower steaks for a vegetarian twist.
- Marinade Shelf Life: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in ice cube trays for easy future use.
- Grill Magic: For extra smoky flavor, marinate your meat overnight and grill it over charcoal or wood for a charred finish.
- Serving Suggestion: Brush extra warm marinade over roasted vegetables or drizzle over rice bowls to tie the meal together.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1170mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 969IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!