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1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
Combine the juniper berries, lemon juice, lemon zest, and gin in a non-reactive mixing bowl. Whisk in the oil a little at a time. Add the shallots, bay leaf, thyme, and parsley.
Recommended for use on fish steaks (2 to 4 hours).
Poster's Notes:
Posted by Gypsy/Phyllis Wilson
Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons gin
1/3 cup of safflower oil
2 shallots, minced
1 bay leaf, crushed
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
I've had something very similar to this, with flounder that was cooked over a charcoal fire. At the time I was told it was just gin and lemon juice with onions, garlic, etc. Since gin is flavored with juniper, it makes sense that it's an ingredient in the marinade.