Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, stems included
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Place the cilantro, garlic, and jalapeño into your blender or food processor. Pulse several times until the ingredients are finely minced but not yet a complete puree.
  2. Add the olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend on medium-high for 30–60 seconds until the marinade is emulsified and looks like a vibrant, pale-green cream.
  3. Pour the marinade into a glass jar or a resealable bag. If the marinade has separated slightly, give it one last vigorous shake to ensure the honey and oil are fully combined.