Description
Chermoula is a bold, herb-packed North African sauce made with cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices. It’s vibrant, slightly spicy, and perfect as a marinade or finishing sauce for grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup chopped parsley
- 1 serrano pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon cayenne powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 8 saffron threads (optional)
- 1/2 to 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chopped cilantro, parsley, serrano pepper (if using), shallot, and garlic.
- Add lemon juice, cayenne powder, smoked paprika, cumin, saffron threads (if using), and salt. Stir to combine.
- Gradually stir in olive oil until the mixture reaches your desired consistency—chunky and spoonable.
- Let rest for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust salt, lemon juice, or spices as needed. Serve fresh or store chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs only—dried won’t provide the same flavor or texture.
- Adjust the oil amount depending on your desired consistency.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in ice cube trays for later use.
- Great on grilled fish, chicken, vegetables, or mixed into grains.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg