Caribbean Green Seasoning Recipe
Green Seasoning is a delicious herb blend that is used for marinating meats, fish, or stirred into stews and is used widely among the Caribbean islands.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of cilantro leaves and stems, about 3oz
- ½ bunch Italian parsley about 2 oz
- 8 whole pimento seeds crushed
- 1 scotch bonett pepper or habanero pepper seeds and stem removed
- 1 celery stalk leaves included, and roughly chopped
- 1 bunch thyme leaves removed from stems
- ½ red bell pepper roughly chopped
- ¾ cup lime juice from about 5 limes
- 1 inch ginger peeled and chopped
- 8 whole peeled garlic cloves
- 6 green onions stems removed and roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped or pureed.
- Use as a marinade for your favorite meats, vegetables, and fish. You may also use it as a fresh topping.
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Notes
- While traditional Caribbean green seasoning often uses culantro (also known as chadon beni), I use cilantro in this version since it’s easier to find in most grocery stores. The flavor is milder, but still brings that bright, herbaceous base to the seasoning.
- This seasoning will last in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze small portions of it. It will last in your freezer for up to 3 months.
- Use about 1 Tablespoon green seasoning for 1 lb of meat.
