Coriander-Cilantro Steak Marinade

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix until fully combined.
2. Place the steak in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the steak.
3. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let the steak marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
4. Remove the steak from the marinade and cook as desired.

Interesting Facts

• Coriander and cilantro have a similar flavor, but they come from different plants.
• Coriander is the dried seed of the cilantro plant.
• Cilantro is the leaves of the same plant.
• Cumin, oregano, and paprika are all popular spices in Latin American cuisine.