5-Minute Thai Coconut Lime Marinade That Will Blow Your Mind
A tangy and creamy marinade perfect for chicken, fish, or tofu. The blend of coconut milk, lime, and spices adds vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Pour over protein of choice.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Grill, bake, or pan-fry as desired.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for best texture.
- Adjust chili flakes for more or less heat.
- Works well with shrimp or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg