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Chermoula Recipe
Chermoula sauce is a versatile North African condiment of fresh herbs, oil and spices used as a marinade or sauce for meats, seafood, vegetables and more. Use it as a finishing sauce for many dishes, or for marinating fish, shrimp, or chicken.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 106 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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
- Heat Level: Mild-Medium. You can easily add extra heat with spicier peppers.
- This will keep in the refrigerator a few days. Makes about 2 cups. For a spicier version of this recipe, include spicy dried chili flakes or a dash of your favorite hot sauce, or incorporate spicier peppers to your palate’s preference. Use jalapeno peppers for a milder version with just a bit of heat, or omit them altogether.
Nutrition Information
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
83mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1027IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1027IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.