Lemon, Herb & Garlic Marinade

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (leaves only)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 pinch lavender flowers (optional) or 1 pinch lavender leaves (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 roughly chop the rosemary leaves, thyme leaves, and lavender flower/s or leaves (if using).
• 2 place herbs, salt and pepper into a mortar and pound with a pestle, until herbs are crushed and fragrant.
• 3 add garlic and lemon zest and pound until garlic makes a paste - add a little of the olive oil if necessary.
• 4 now stir in the lemon juice and the olive oil and mix together.
• 5 pour mixture into a small screwtop jar. fix lid securely and shake vigorously until mixture thickens and emulsifies.
• 6 pour over meat, cover and marinade in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before cooking.
• 7 pour any marinade left in the bowl over the meat while it cooks.