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