Pantry-approved Rubs and Marinades

Spice it up!

With summer heating things up, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and fire up the grill! That’s why we’ve compiled the perfect rubs and marinades to complement your deliciously grilled foods. From beef, poultry, fish and—yes, fruit, we’ve got the most delicious flavor profiles to fire up those taste buds!

Beef

Zesty Lime Rub
This zesty rub goes delicious on any beef cut and is easy to make, too. Spice up your meal by wrapping it in warm tortillas for a flavorful taco or on its own in a steamy bed of rice.

Ingredients:

• 3 lrg. Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Lime, zested
• 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. Ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. Red pepper flakes, crushed

How to: In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lime zest, cumin, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Add the olive oil and stir to combine. 

Grapefruit Marinade
This grapefruit marinade brings out the best of any beef cut—though we recommend a flank steak! These bright and tangy notes will have your mouth bursting with flavor all summer long.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Grapefruit, juiced
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 2 Tbsp. Sprouts Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp. Green onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. Sprouts Brown Sugar
• 1 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar
• 1 tsp. Fresh ginger, grated

How to: In a small bowl, combine and whisk ingredients. 

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Poultry

BBQ Spice Rub
Straight from your pantry comes this BBQ spice rub! This recipe is deliciously savory and uses only eight of your everyday spices.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Paprika
• 1 Tbsp. Salt
• 1 Tbsp. Chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. Garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. Onion powder
• 2 tsp. Ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. Cayenne pepper

How to: In a small bowl, combine and mix ingredients. Tip: Store rub in an airtight, glass container for up to one year.

Citrus-tang Marinade
Summer just got sweeter—and tangier! Try out this delicious orange-inspired marinade using simple ingredients to upgrade chicken skewers, breasts, thighs or wings.

Ingredients:

• 2 Scallions, white and green parts only, thinly sliced
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup Soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Orange juice
• 1/4 cup Rice vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. Salt

How to: In a large bowl, whisk together ingredients. 

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Fish

Honey Soy Marinade
The ideal pairing of sweet and salty. Whether you’re grilling up some shrimp or a salmon fillet, complement it with this honey soy marinade for a refreshing twist.

Ingredients:

• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup Sprouts Organic Raw Honey
• 3 Tbsp. Low sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp. Sprouts Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 tsp. Black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. Onion powder
• 2 tsp. Ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. Cayenne pepper

How to: In a medium bowl, mix ingredients.

Orange Marinade
Knock, knock, who’s there? Your fish dinner asking you to use this marinade! This recipe is bursting with flavor and pairs perfectly with a juicy tuna steak. Orange you glad you can try this recipe?

Ingredients:

• 1 Garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 1/4 cup Orange juice
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. Fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 tsp. Ground black pepper

How to: In a medium bowl, mix ingredients.   

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Fruit

Now that you’ve got your protein underway, why not grill up some sides? Grilled fruit can enrich any dish and yes—we’ve got marinades for that too! Try these deliciously, unique sides to top off your perfect summer meal.