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Sizzle Up Father’s Day: Top 3 BBQ Marinades Dad Will Love

Name: Top 3 BBQ Marinades Dad Will Love
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: Lemony Garlic & Herb Marinade; TIP You can omit the honey or use less if you prefer a tarter marinade.; NOTE For the fresh herbs you can use parsley, coriander, thyme or a mixture of all 3.; Ingredients; ½ cup olive oil; 1 – 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste); ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (to taste); 3 tbsp tamari, coconut aminos or soy sauce (to taste); 2 cloves garlic grated or finely minced (to taste); ½ tsp lemon zest; 2 – 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (see note); 1 tsp sea salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste); 6 – 8 drops lemon oil (to taste); 1 drop parsley or cilantro oil (optional, to taste); For Serving; lemon wedges; freshly chopped parsley; Asian Sesame, Ginger & Honey Marinade; TIP You can double or triple the recipe if you are cooking for more people.; NOTE If using brown sugar (preferably organic) or coconut sugar in place of honey stir well to blend it into the marinade.; Ingredients; ½ cup olive oil; ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey or coconut sugar (optional, to taste); 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (to taste); 2 cloves garlic grated or finely chopped (to taste); 1 – 2 spring onions, finely sliced; 1 tsp sea salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste); 4 drops lime and/or lemon oil (to taste); 1 drop ginger oil (to taste)

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Try one or all three of these delicious easy to prepare marinades for Father’s Day this year. As this holiday always falls on a Sunday these are perfect for a BBQ celebrating dads. You can also bake your dish in the oven, if you prefer.

The Lemony Garlic & Herb Marinade is great on seafood and chicken and also works well on veggie including eggplant, mushrooms and/or tofu for a vegetarian/vegan option.
The Smoky Paprika, Cumin & Orange Marinade adds a little tangy spice to your BBQ and you can make it mild or a little spicier. It goes well with lamb, beef, chicken, tofu and veggies like potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, cauliflower and capsicum.
The Asian Sesame Ginger & Honey Marinade is wonderful with seafood, chicken, beef and tofu. You can sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, spring onion and coriander or parsley leaves on your BBQ before serving to add a delicious Asian touch. You can double or triple the recipe if you are cooking for more people.

August 28, 2025

by adminaustralia

Category Recipes

Serving Size

1 1/2 cups

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

Lemony Garlic & Herb Marinade
TIP You can omit the honey or use less if you prefer a tarter marinade.
NOTE For the fresh herbs you can use parsley, coriander, thyme or a mixture of all 3.
Ingredients
½ cup olive oil
1 – 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (to taste)
3 tbsp tamari, coconut aminos or soy sauce (to taste)
2 cloves garlic grated or finely minced (to taste)
½ tsp lemon zest
2 – 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (see note)
1 tsp sea salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
6 – 8 drops lemon oil (to taste)
1 drop parsley or cilantro oil (optional, to taste)
For Serving
lemon wedges
freshly chopped parsley
Asian Sesame, Ginger & Honey Marinade
TIP You can double or triple the recipe if you are cooking for more people.
NOTE If using brown sugar (preferably organic) or coconut sugar in place of honey stir well to blend it into the marinade.
Ingredients
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup tamari or soy sauce
2 tbsp honey or coconut sugar (optional, to taste)
1 tsp grated fresh ginger (to taste)
2 cloves garlic grated or finely chopped (to taste)
1 – 2 spring onions, finely sliced
1 tsp sea salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
4 drops lime and/or lemon oil (to taste)
1 drop ginger oil (to taste)
For Serving
toasted sesame seeds
sliced spring onions
chilli flakes
Smoky Paprika, Cumin & Orange Marinade
TIP You can use a little more or less sweetener depending on how sweet you like your marinades.
NOTE You can use apple cider vinegar in place of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice.
Ingredients
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup brown sugar, coconut sugar, honey or maple syrup (to taste)
¼ cup tomato paste
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice (to taste)
2 – 3 cloves garlic (grated or finely minced)
1 tsp orange zest/finely grated orange peel
2 tsp smoky paprika (mild or spicy)
1 tsp ground cumin (to taste)
1½ tsp sea salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
6 drops orange oil (to taste)
4 drops lemon oil (to taste)
1 – 2 drops black pepper oil (optional, to taste)
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional, to taste)
For Serving
orange slices
chopped parsley
chilli flakes

Instructions

Method for all 3 Marinades
1. Place the ingredients in a medium-large bowl or large glass jar with a lid and mix well to combine. If using a jar make sure the lid is on tight and shake really well. An option for the Lemony Garlic & Herb Marinade and/or the Smoky Paprika, Cumin & Orange Marinade is to blend the ingredients together with a high-speed blender making a creamier marinade.
2. You can use the marinades right away or make ahead a few hours to overnight and chill to let the flavours mingle. You can also marinade your chicken, beef, lamb, prawns a few hours to overnight to infuse the flavours, if you have time or just marinade for a few minutes before you are ready to BBQ.
3. Heat you BBQ or bake in the oven and cook your meat, chicken or seafood until cooked through and to your liking. Veggies take less time to cook so keep an eye on them so they do not burn.