This is a flavorful, versatile marinade. Meant for beef, but delicious on turkey (or chicken if you choose). Don't forget veggies too. It's spicy, but not because it's hot, but rather because its heavily spiced. We're talking turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika (my favorite). Smoked paprika will change your life. I've never met a spice quite like it. In Spain it's known as Pimenton de la Vera and is created by smoking pimiento peppers over an oak fire for several weeks (or at least this website says so). Available in picante (hot) or dulce (sweet), it adds a fantastic smokey flavor with very little heat.
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. turkey tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium bowl, whisk to combine garlic, vinegar, olive oil, paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Add the turkey, cover, and shake to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 2-4 hours.
2. Preheat outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat. Discard the marinade and thread meat onto skewers. Grill until the juices run clear.
Serves 6.
(Adapted from Food Network)
These sound amazing! And the gorgeous photo only adds to it. I've recently re-discovered smoked paprika after it sat unused in my spice rack for months. Thanks for posting this!
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