Bagna Cauda Marinade for Chicken or Fish

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 9

Delicious and Flavorful Bagna Cauda Marinade for Chicken or Fish

by The Chefin Marinade

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

2h20min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

140

Sugar

Fat

14g

Bagna Cauda Marinade is a traditional Italian marinade made by blending garlic, olive oil, and flat anchovies. It is used mainly for fish and chicken dishes, although it is a versatile marinade that can be used for a variety of other meats. With the added flavors from lemon zest and black pepper, the marinade creates a fresh and delicious taste that will certainly leave your taste buds wanting more. Bagna Cauda Marinade is easy to make and is perfect for outdoor grilling or indoor cooking.

Instructions

1.	In a small mixing bowl whisk together lemon juice and olive oil.
2.	Add in flat anchovies and use a fork to mash the anchovies into the mixutre until almost fully combined.
3.	Mix in scallion, minced garlic, lemon zest, and black pepper.
4.	Pour the mixture into a plastic bag and add in the chicken or fish, marinade for at least two hours before cooking. Grill the chicken or the fish for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.

PROS

Bagna Cauda marinade is packed with flavor and is perfect for adding an extra kick to your grilled chicken or fish dishes.
It is a healthy marinade alternative that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Lemon zest in this marinade adds a unique tartness which balances out the saltiness of the anchovies.

CONS

Bagna Cauda marinade is a salt-packed anchovy mixed with garlic and oil, which can make it inappropriate for highly salt-sensitive people.
Since it is a fish sauce, it can leave strong aromas and flavors that linger for hours.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This marinade is an excellent source of heart-healthy fats and also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for overall health. Garlic in this marinade is a natural antibiotic which can improve your immunity. Additionally, eating fish regularly helps to lower blood pressure, reduce potential heart diseases, and improve brain health.

	6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
	3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
	1 can anchovies , flat
	1/4 cup scallion , chopped
	6 garlic cloves , minced
	2 teaspoons lemon zest , grated
	1/4 teaspoon black pepper