Chermoula Recipe
Chermoula is a North African sauce made with fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon and warm spices, a perfect marinade or sauce for meats, seafood and vegetables.
Servings: 10
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup chopped parsley
- 1 serrano pepper chopped (optional, for spicy)
- 1 shallot chopped
- 6 cloves garlic (or more, as desired)
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon cayenne powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- 8 saffron threads (optional)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (Use up to 1 cup as desired - you can also use other oils, such as canola oil)
Instructions
- For Chunky Chermoula. Hand mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl (or molcajete), or pulse in a blender or food processor until combined to your preference.
- For Smooth Chermoula Sauce. Add all of the ingredients except the oil to a blender or food processor. Process until until well combined. Scrape down the sides, then drizzle in the oil slowly while processing until all of the oil is incorporated and the sauce is smooth to your desired consistency.
- Use immediately.
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Notes
Makes about 2 cups.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1027IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg