Fish Marinade Chermoula
Elevate your seafood game with this tantalizing Fish Marinade Chermoula recipe, a bold and aromatic North African-inspired dish that’s loaded with vibrant herbs and spices. Featuring a fragrant blend of fresh cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika, this marinade infuses delicate fish fillets—like cod, halibut, or salmon—with layers of tangy, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors. Enhanced by a touch of zesty lemon juice and rich olive oil, this quick-to-make marinade creates a lusciously tender and flavorful fish in just 30 minutes of marinating. Whether grilled, baked, or pan-seared, this dish is perfect for a light yet flavorful dinner and pairs beautifully with couscous, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad. An easy 15-minute preparation makes it an ideal go-to recipe for weeknight meals as well as impressive dinner parties.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (loosely packed) Fresh cilantro
- 1 cup (loosely packed) Fresh parsley
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) Fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut, or salmon)
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and red chili flakes. Pulse until finely chopped.
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the blender. Blend until the marinade forms a smooth paste.
Place the fish fillets in a shallow baking dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the chermoula marinade over the fish, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap or seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to fully infuse.
Before cooking, let the fish come to room temperature for about 10-15 minutes.
Cook the fish as desired: grill, bake, pan-sear, or broil until cooked through and flaky. Serve immediately for maximum flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.1 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 428 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 1924 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 153.7 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 76.5 mcg | 382% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3167 mg | 67% | |
*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.
