From the ArcaMax Publishing, Healthy Recipes Newsletter:
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Mojito Marinade
EW (Test Kitchen)

The mojito, a Cuban cocktail, is made with rum, lime juice and fresh mint muddled with sugar at the bottom of a tall glass. We turned this refreshing idea into a brightly flavored marinade that works well with any light meat or seafood. Use on: Extra-firm tofu, shrimp, scallops, mahi-mahi, chicken, pork (see Tip)

Servings: about 1 1/4 cups
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Heart Healthy


Ingredients:

Mojito Marinade
2 shallots , peeled and trimmed
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup rum
1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
1/2 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt


Steps:

1: Place shallots, mint, rum, lime zest, lime juice, honey, oil and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the shallots are finely chopped. Pour the marinade into a shallow baking dish or 1-gallon sealable plastic bag for marinating 1 to 2 pounds (4 to 8 servings) of your chosen protein.

Nutrition: (Per 2 teaspoons)

Calories - 21
Carbohydrates - 2
Fat - 1
Saturated Fat - 0
Monounsaturated Fat - 1
Protein - 0
Cholesterol - 0
Dietary Fiber - 0
Potassium - 14
Sodium - 113

Follow the marinating times, cooking times and temperatures below for juicy, perfect grilling results. EXTRA-FIRM TOFU
30 minutes to overnight
2-3 minutes per side

SALMON FILLET
30 minutes
3-5 minutes per side

CHICKEN BREAST boneless, skinless
2 hours to overnight
6-8 minutes per side; 165°F

CHICKEN THIGHS boneless, skinless
2 hours to overnight
6-8 minutes per side; 165°F

CHICKEN THIGHS bone-in, skinless
2 hours to overnight
15-25 minutes, turning occasionally; 165°F

DUCK BREAST boneless, skinless
2 hours to overnight
4-8 minutes per side; 150°F

PORK CHOPS bone-in, 3/4" thick
2 hours to overnight
3-4 minutes per side; 145°F

PORK TENDERLOIN
2 hours to overnight
14-16 minutes, turning occasionally; 145°F

FLANK STEAK
2 hours to overnight
6-8 minutes per side; 140°F for medium

STRIP STEAK bone-in, 3/4"-1" thick
2 hours to overnight
4-5 minutes per side; 140°F for medium

LAMB LOIN CHOPS
2 hours to overnight
5-6 minutes per side; 145°F for medium

*All cooking times based on medium-high grill temperature and cooking with the grill lid closed.

Related Links:

  • Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp
  • Healthy Garlic Recipes and Cooking Tips

This news arrived on: 03/18/2008

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