Ingredients
2 to 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as oregano, thyme, savory, sage, parsley, and rosemary, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped garlic
Zest of 1 lemon (1 tablespoon)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Preparation
Whisk together ingredients in a nonreactive dish. Arrange meat in dish; rubwith marinade. Cover; refrigerate forlength of time specified below, turning meat occasionally.
Removemeat from refrigerator; let it come to a cool room temperature beforecooking. Remove meat from the marinade; discard the marinade. Usinga paper towel, wipe off any large piecesof herbs or garlic from meat. Seasonmeat with salt and pepper.
Cook meat as desired. Garnish withherbs; serve with lemon wedges.
•Shellfish: 20 minutes •Cheese, tofu, and vegetables: 30 minutes•Thin and flaky fish fillets: 30 minutes•Thick and fatty fish fillets: 1 hour•Beef, chicken, game, lamb, and pork: 6 to 24 hours