Lemon, Herb & Garlic Marinade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (leaves only)
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch lavender flowers (optional) or 1 pinch lavender leaves (optional)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns
1 pinch sea salt
2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1/2 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Roughly chop the rosemary leaves, thyme leaves, and lavender flower/s or leaves (if using).
Place herbs, salt and pepper into a mortar and pound with a pestle, until herbs are crushed and fragrant.
Add garlic and lemon zest and pound until garlic makes a paste - add a little of the olive oil if necessary.
Now stir in the lemon juice and the olive oil and mix together.
Pour mixture into a small screwtop jar. Fix lid securely and shake vigorously until mixture thickens and emulsifies.
Pour over meat, cover and marinade in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before cooking.
Pour any marinade left in the bowl over the meat while it cooks.