Chile-Garlic Spice Paste

Yields1 Serving

This is the marinade I use for chicken-tacos.
This paste is good with poultry, firm-texture fish, shrimp and vegetables.

¾ cup minced jalapeno peppers

½ cup garlic cloves

½ cup olive oil

2 tbsp grated lemon or lime zest

juice from lemon or lime

2 tbsp cracked black peppercorns

1 tbsp salt

2 tsp chili powder

Combine ingredients in a blender or food proccessor until smooth.