Citrus Sauce For Vegetables Or As A Meat Marinade Recipes

CITRUSY MEAT MARINADE

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag or "marinade container" combine all the ingredients well.
• Add meat to marinade, seal bag or container and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours or overnight - turn over a few times to coat.
• Coat your grilling rack or pan with non-stick cooking spray before grilling.
• Drain and discard marinade from meat - do not use as a baste!

CITRUS SAUCE - FOR VEGETABLES OR AS A MEAT MARINADE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine citrus juices, soy, oil and ginger; Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until mixture slightly thickens.
• Pour sauce through a strainer into a bowl or storage container.
• Use immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days; store in the freezer up to 1 month; Reheat before serving.
• *If thickening is desired add 1 T cornstarch per cup of cold sauce - mix in, then heat to a simmer until sauce thickens and appears translucent.

CITRUS-MARINATED BEEF FAJITAS

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, oil, lime juice and zest, orange juice and zest, cilantro, Worcestershire, jalapeno, coriander, cumin, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
• For the fajitas: Place the steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour half of the marinade over. Seal the bag, pressing out as much air as possible, then massage to distribute the marinade. Lay the bag flat and refrigerate for 4 hours, flipping it occasionally.
• Place the mushrooms, onions and peppers in another resealable plastic bag and pour in the remaining marinade. Seal the bag, pressing out any excess air and massage to distribute the marinade. Refrigerate for 4 hours, flipping it occasionally.
• Twenty minutes before cooking, bring the steak to room temperature. Wipe it clean from the marinade and pat it dry. Heat a grill pan or griddle over medium-high heat and spray generously with cooking spray. Cook the steak, 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium doneness. Transfer to a cutting board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes. Slice the steak across the grain into thin slices and place on a serving platter.
• Meanwhile, drain the marinade from the vegetables. Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the vegetables and let them cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and have some browned spots, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl and keep warm until ready to use.
• For serving: Serve the beef and vegetables along with all the accompaniments in separate dishes so that people can assemble their own fajitas.
• In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, watermelon, cilantro, cucumber, mango, papaya, red pepper, lime juice, chili powder, jalapeno, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to mix together and let sit for at least 10 minutes so the flavors blend. Serve with tortilla chips or tacos.
• In a bowl combine the avocados, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, Cotija, lime juice, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well while mashing up the avocados slightly. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
• In a small slow cooker, add the cheese cubes as well as both cans of the tomatoes with chilies, including the liquid from the cans. Set the slow cooker to low and let melt, stirring occasionally, until completely melted, about 30 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Serve with tortilla chips, flour tortillas or as a topping for fajitas, nachos or tacos.

CARLA'S CITRUS MARINADE

Steps:

• Thinly slice garlic and in a small saucepan cook in oil over moderately low heat until it just begins to turn golden. Remove pan from heat and with a slotted spoon discard garlic.
• Into oil in pan stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and cool marinade.

MEDITERRANEAN MEAT MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, marjoram, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a large, shallow dish. Mix with a fork until mixture looks uniform.

CITRUS STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk pineapple juice, orange juice, sugar, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ginger together in a bowl until evenly combined.

GRILLED CITRUS STEAK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the orange marmalade, soy sauce, lemon juice and oil. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Score the surface of the steak with shallow diagonal cuts, making diamond shapes. Add the steak to the marinade and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill beef, covered, over direct medium-hot heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned. , Place beef over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 25-30 minutes longer or until beef reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

CITRUS SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small skillet over high heat, boil 1/2 cup fresh orange juice and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice until reduced to 1/2 cup, 8 to 12 minutes.
• Remove from heat; whisk in 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.