Charmoula for Suspicious Fish
Brighten up your seafood dishes with this zesty and aromatic "Charmoula for Suspicious Fish" recipe—your ultimate secret weapon for transforming even the wariest fish into a flavorful masterpiece. This North African-inspired marinade and sauce combines vibrant fresh parsley and cilantro with the bold flavors of garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and coriander, all balanced by a splash of fresh lemon juice and a kick of cayenne. Quick and easy to make in just 10 minutes, this versatile charmoula is perfect for marinating fish like cod, tilapia, or salmon, imparting a tangy, herbaceous punch that pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or fluffy couscous. Whether used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or finishing drizzle, this charmoula recipe will infuse your seafood with extraordinary depth and complexity. Get ready to elevate your cooking game with this healthy, flavor-packed condiment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup, packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 cup, packed fresh cilantro
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
Wash and dry the parsley and cilantro thoroughly. Remove any tough stems.
Peel the garlic cloves.
In a food processor, combine the parsley, cilantro, and garlic. Pulse a few times to begin breaking them down.
Add the ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
Pour in the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and warm water.
Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth but slightly textured consistency. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.
Taste the charmoula and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or spices to suit your preferences.
Transfer the charmoula to a bowl or jar. It is now ready to be used as a marinade, sauce, or condiment for fish (or other proteins).
To use: Coat your fish (such as cod, tilapia, or salmon) generously with the charmoula and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator) before cooking.
Serve your prepared fish with an extra drizzle of charmoula and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.2 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2449 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1051 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
