Moroccan Chermoula Marinade
Elevate your culinary adventures with this vibrant and aromatic Moroccan Chermoula Marinade—a bold blend of fresh cilantro, parsley, and garlic combined with warm spices like cumin, paprika, and coriander. A splash of zesty lemon juice merges with rich olive oil to create a silky, herbaceous mixture that's perfect for marinating fish, chicken, or vegetables. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this versatile, flavor-packed marinade infuses your dishes with the essence of North African cuisine. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, this quick and easy recipe is your gateway to exotic, restaurant-worthy meals at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 cup Fresh parsley
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and roughly chop the cilantro and parsley to make them easier to blend.
Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.
In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, ground cumin, ground paprika, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Pulse the mixture a few times to begin breaking down the herbs.
Add the lemon juice and olive oil to the food processor.
Blend the mixture until it forms a smooth, cohesive marinade. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl or jar a few times during blending.
Taste the marinade and season with freshly ground black pepper and additional salt, if needed.
Transfer the chermoula to a container or use it immediately to marinate fish, chicken, or vegetables. Allow the dish to marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking for optimal flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.1 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2421 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 921 mg | 20% | |
*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.
