Jamaican Marinade

Infuse your dishes with the bold, vibrant flavors of the Caribbean using this irresistible Jamaican Marinade. Bursting with authentic ingredients like fiery Scotch bonnet peppers, aromatic allspice, fresh thyme, and a touch of warming cinnamon and nutmeg, this marinade delivers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and zest. Freshly squeezed lime and orange juices add a citrusy brightness, while soy sauce and brown sugar lend depth and subtle caramel notes. Perfect for chicken, pork, seafood, or even vegetables, this 10-minute marinade turns any dish into a taste of island paradise. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-frying, this quintessentially Jamaican recipe ensures your meals are anything but ordinary.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 whole (seeded and finely chopped) Scotch bonnet pepper
• 4 large (minced) Garlic cloves
• 6 stalks (chopped) Green onions
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
• 0.25 cups (freshly squeezed) Orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon (grated) Ginger

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the Scotch bonnet peppers by removing the seeds and finely chopping them. Be sure to work carefully, as these peppers are very spicy.

Step 2

Combine the chopped Scotch bonnet peppers, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and fresh thyme in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and brown sugar to the bowl and mix well.

Step 4

Pour the soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, and vegetable oil into the mixture and stir to combine.

Step 5

Season the marinade with salt, black pepper, and grated ginger. Give it a final stir to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Use immediately to marinate your choice of protein or vegetables, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Step 7

Marinate proteins like chicken, pork, or seafood for a minimum of 1 hour (or up to overnight for more flavor).

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	409.6 grams (409.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	483

Total Fat 27.70g	36%
Saturated Fat 3.90g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5301mg	230%
Total Carbohydrate 59.40g	22%
Dietary Fiber 8.00g	29%
Total Sugars 27.60g
Protein 9.50g	19%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 224mg	17%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 951mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.5%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 45.3%