Marinade in Mediterranean style
Easy marinades based on olive oil, lemon juice and flavored vinegar will give the fish a unique taste of Mediterranean dishes, a great southern touch, so suitable for a leisurely summer evening. 4 fish fillets, each weighing at least 200 grams you will need:
- ½ Cup of olive oil;
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar;
- 1 lemon;
- 4 sprigs of thyme;
- 1 tablespoon of crushed rosemary leaves;
- salt and freshly ground pepper.
In an Italian marinade, you can add a little lemon or orange zest. It will give not only a pleasant taste, but will make the dish brighter.
In a small saucepan, lightly heat the olive oil and add herbs. So they will give aroma and taste to the marinade. Chill the butter and squeeze the juice of a lemon, add salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar. Slightly whisk the marinade, place fish and marinate for 30-40 minutes.
Marinade in Oriental style
The dish acquired a recognizable distinctive Oriental aroma and flavor, enough to marinate it in a mixture of sesame oil and soy sauce. These two ingredients are most typical for most Asian dishes. Try to prepare the marinade, taking:
- ½ Cup of sesame oil;
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce;
- ½ Cup rice vinegar;
- ¼ Cup of brown sugar;
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger;
- 2 cloves of minced garlic;
- ¼ Cup chopped cilantro.
Mix all the ingredients together, whisking them lightly until partial dissolution of sugar. Marinate about a pound of fish and put it in the fridge for 40-60 minutes. The smaller chopped pieces of fish, the less it should marinate. If it is too long to marinate delicate fish in an acidic environment, it can be ready before you put it on the grill.
Choose for marinating dishes from preagent materials. It is best to take a glass bowl, or plastic container to brine the fish in a thick plastic bag with zip-fastener.
Marinade in the French style
No less tasty happens fish in a simple, spicy marinade, cooked in classic French style. You will need:
- ¼ Cup of olive oil;
- ¼ Cup of white wine;
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice;
- 1 clove of garlic;
- 2 teaspoons of lemon peel;
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard;
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves.
Mix all the marinade ingredients in a container, put the fish in the mixture and marinate from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on fish size.
