CHERMOULA (MOROCCAN MARINADE)

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Chermoula is a highly flavoured Moroccan marinade, that is the life saver of boring fish. There are hundreds of chermoula recipes, all different: every Moroccan cook book you pick up will contain at least three versions. It is worth trying several and ending up with a hybrid of your own. This is my favourite version. Chermoula marinated fish can be grilled, barbequed, baked or pan fried, which ever suits the fish of your choice. Pan fried salmon steaks are good, cod fillets cut into chunks and marinated are great barbequed. Makes enough marinade for fish for 4.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories Moroccan

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 -2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch saffron thread
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
1 small red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

Place the garlic, cumin, saffron, olive oil, lemon juice, chili and salt in a mortar and pound with a pestle. Or alternatively put all the above in a food processor and whiz until finely chopped, I have little baby processor which makes this a doddle.
Add the fresh cilantro and mix in or give an additional quick whiz to combine.
Spread the mixture over the fish of your choice and leave to marinade for at least 15 minutes.

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SyeDa Mahi

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I marinated some flank steak in this for 24 hours and then grilled it. It was the best flank steak I've ever had!

Jennifer Valenzuela

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This marinade is a great way to add some Mediterranean flair to your dishes.

Terence Koenze

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I've been using this marinade for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect way to add some extra flavor to your grilled meats.

Md Munna off the Don

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I love the combination of herbs and spices in this marinade. It's so unique and flavorful.

Yassine Elkhlifi

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This marinade is so easy to make and it really packs a flavor punch.

Ddembe Joseph

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I've made this marinade several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect marinade for any type of grilled meat.

Ishmael Masemola

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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this marinade. It had just the right amount of heat.

Baruwelesi Bulayani

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I marinated chicken thighs in this for 24 hours and then grilled them. They were so juicy and flavorful!

Dilshad Hussain

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This chermoula marinade is a great way to add some excitement to your weeknight dinners. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.

Jdjxj Icifjf

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I love the smoky flavor that the cumin and paprika give to this marinade.

Athikur Rahman

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This marinade is a great way to add some Mediterranean flair to your dishes.

Brad Kibido

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I've been looking for a good chermoula marinade recipe for a while now and I'm so glad I found this one. It's absolutely delicious!

Dc Umer

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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this marinade. The other herbs and spices balanced out the cilantro nicely.

Eorj Kek

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I love the fresh, bright flavors of this marinade. It's perfect for summer grilling.

Hassan Shakeel

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This chermoula marinade is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. I've used it on chicken, fish, and lamb and it's been a hit every time.