Classic Moroccan Charmoula for Fish
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Recipe Category: Sauces
🔍 Keywords: Moroccan, African, Low Protein, Spicy, Savory, < 15 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
👩🍳 Description: Moroccan Charmoula sauce is a delightful lemony, garlicky, herby marinade and topping made a little exotic with the addition of cumin and cilantro. It’s perfect with baked or grilled fish, but it perks up plain old chicken and can be tossed with couscous or rice, too. Be sure to use a good extra-virgin olive oil!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 345.2
- Fat Content: 36.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 8.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 6.3g
- Fiber Content: 1.4g
- Sugar Content: 1.6g
- Protein Content: 1.1g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 tsp | paprika |
| 1/2 tsp | cayenne pepper |
| 1 tsp | ground cumin |
| 2 cloves | garlic |
| 4 tbsp | lemon juice |
| 1 tbsp | dried parsley |
| 1/4 cup | cilantro |
| 1/3 cup | olive oil |
Instructions:
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Whisk ingredients together: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried parsley, chopped cilantro, and olive oil until well combined.
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Marinate fish: Place your choice of white fish fillets (orange roughy works well) in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the Charmoula sauce over the fish, ensuring it is evenly coated. Allow the fish to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Preheat grill or oven: Meanwhile, preheat your grill or oven to the desired temperature. If grilling, make sure the grill grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
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Cook fish: Remove the marinated fish from the refrigerator and discard any excess marinade. Grill the fish over medium heat or bake it in the preheated oven until cooked through, typically about 8-10 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
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Serve: Once the fish is cooked to perfection, transfer it to a serving platter and garnish with additional fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as couscous, rice, or roasted vegetables.
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Enjoy: Delight in the exotic flavors of this Classic Moroccan Charmoula for Fish, savoring each bite of tender, flavorful fish infused with the zesty, aromatic charm of North African cuisine.
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Optional: If you have any leftover Charmoula sauce, it can also be used to marinate chicken with excellent results! Simply follow the same marinating and cooking instructions for chicken as you would for the fish, adjusting the cooking time as needed until the chicken is cooked through.
Indulge in the tantalizing taste of Morocco with this easy-to-make Charmoula sauce, elevating your seafood dishes to new heights of flavor and sophistication. Perfect for both novice and experienced cooks alike, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire, transporting you to the bustling markets and vibrant flavors of North Africa with every mouthwatering bite.
