186 light marinated Recipes

boneless skinless chicken breasts, marinade (amounts approximate, i just pour or shake in to taste), soy sauce (i use light ), balsamic vinegar, marsala cooking wine (or use whatever wine you have), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper

cornish hens, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped peeled fresh lemongrass, light coconut milk, honey, divided, fish sauce, grated peeled fresh ginger, thai chile sauce, garlic cloves

thick sliced watermelon quarters, mount gay extra old rum, mint, chopped, honey, light olive oil

soy sauce, dark beer, garlic cloves, minced, brown sugar, lime , juice of, plus 2 tbsp freshly squeezed juice, sriracha garlic sauce , plus more as condiment, sesame oil, new york strip steaks or 2 lbs rib eye steaks, cut crosswise in 1/4-inch thick slices, carrot, peeled and grated, salt, red jalapeno chile, thinly sliced, green onion, white and green parts thinly sliced, fresh mint leaves, fresh cilantro leaves, sesame seeds, lightly toasted, basmati rice, cooked, head green leaf lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried, peanut oil or 1 tbsp vegetable oil

salmon fillet (may sub steelhead trout), fresh squeezed orange juice (blood orange works well too), soy sauce, honey, maple-flavored syrup (i used light butter flavored pancake syrup), margarine (i used light with no issues), brown sugar, maple-flavor syrup, coarsely chopped walnuts (may sub pecans)

honeydew melon, diced, fresh pineapple, diced (for additional flavor , lightly oil and grill the pineapple before cutting it up), serrano chili, seeded and minced, red onion, diced, olive oil, garlic, minced, raspberry vinegar or 1 tbsp other fruit vinegar, fresh lime juice, honey, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic, minced, scallion, minced, fresh oregano, chopped or 1/4 tsp dried oregano, salt, red chili pepper flakes, dry white wine, shrimp, peeled and deveined (16-20 prawns), cilantro leaves, finely chopped

brown basmati rice, light coconut milk, brown sugar , packed, lime juice, garam masala, thai red curry paste, salt, boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks ), bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces (assorted colors ), unsweetened dried shredded coconut, toasted

firm tofu, curry powder (indian ), shallot, lime , juice of, brown sugar (i use evap cane juice or organic sugar), braggs liquid aminos (or sub soy), garlic clove, dried mint, grapeseed oil (or any light oil such as canola), fresh ground pepper, chili powder (to taste) (optional)

soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, asian chile paste ( sambal olek), chopped ginger, garlic , smashed and finely chopped, scallions, sliced, orange zest, boneless pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick, canola oil, sugar snap peas and spinach with ginger, recipe follows, kosher salt, ice, sugar snap peas, stem end and strings removed, extra-virgin olive oil, ginger, finely chopped, garlic , smashed, scallion, white and light green only, thinly sliced, baby spinach, washed but not dried, stems removed

dried thyme, dried rosemary, black peppercorns, white peppercorns, coriander seeds, plain goat cheese buttons (small rounds, about 2 oz each), halved horizontally, extra-virgin olive oil, bay leaves, french bread, toasted lightly, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil

balsamic vinegar, sugar, parsley, chives , chopped-together with parsley, salt, ground black pepper, light olive oil, eggplant, skinned and sliced into 1/4 inch lengthwise slices

sake, canola oil, light miso paste, minced ginger, sugar, coarse ground black pepper, scallops (u-15), dried hijiki seaweed (can substitute wakame), rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, sliced scallions, green part only, sugar, salt and white pepper to taste, cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced

soy sauce, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, finely minced, ginger (minced or grated ), light brown sugar, fresh tuna fillets (1-inch thick ), cucumbers, peeled, carrot, peeled and sliced very thin (or grated ), chopped red jalapeno chiles or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, scallion, finely chopped (1/4 cup), sesame seeds, head green leaf lettuce , sliced into fine ribbons 1/4 inch thick (6 cups), loosely packed cilantro leaf, loosely packed thai basil or 1/4 cup regular basil leaves

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, balsamic vinegar or 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, minced, fresh basil, minced, capers, garlic clove, minced, salt & freshly ground black pepper, cream cheese, feta cheese (can be flavored), goat cheese, pine nuts, fresh basil (to garnish ), crostini (lightly toasted, thin sliced , french bread)

chicken breasts, water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, mixed herbs (thyme, rosemary, marjoram), salt, black pepper, garlic, crushed, parsley, egg yolk, olive oil, light french dijon mustard, chopped parsley, mixed herbs (thyme, rosemary, marjoram), creme fraiche, garlic, crushed, salt and pepper

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, wooden skewers, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, fresh lime juice, oil, curry powder, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh ginger, ground cardamom, coconut milk (not fat free or light), peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, red curry paste

balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, rib-eye steaks, essence , recipe follows, kosher salt, balsamic barbecue sauce , recipe follows, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, olive oil, diced red onion, sliced garlic, balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, dry red wine , preferably sangiovese, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, liquid smoke, fresh rosemary, salt and freshly ground black pepper

greek-style yogurt or reduced fat yogurt, milk, garlic, grated, granulated onion , a palmful, paprika , a palmful, hot sauce, chopped chives, a small handful dill leaves, finely chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning, white meat tenders and 6 chicken leg drummers, vegetable or any light frying oil, all-purpose flour, mustard powder , a palmful, poultry seasoning or ground thyme, sweet paprika or smoked , a palmful, turmeric, cayenne pepper , 1/3 palmful, honey and hot sauce, for serving, pickle spears , carrot and celery sticks and salted radishes, for serving