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Fish Chermoula

Name: Fish Chermoula
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: moroccan, north_african
Ingredients: 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped; 0.5 cup fresh parsley chopped; 4 clove garlic minced; 4 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp ginger ground; 0.5 tsp turmeric ground (optional); 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 600 g white fish fillet such as cod, halibut, or snapper; 1 pcs lemon sliced, for garnish (optional)

This vibrant Moroccan dish features white fish marinated in a fragrant chermoula sauce, then baked to perfection. It's a flavorful and healthy meal that comes together easily for a weeknight dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 243 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain fish. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

chermoula

0.5 cupfresh cilantro, chopped
0.5 cupfresh parsley, chopped
4 clovegarlic, minced
4 tbsplemon juice
3 tbspolive oil
2 tsppaprika
1 tspcumin
0.5 tspginger, ground
0.5 tspturmeric, ground(optional)
0.25 tspcayenne pepper(optional)
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Ingredients

600 gwhite fish fillet, such as cod, halibut, or snapper

garnish

1 pcslemon, sliced, for garnish(optional)

Equipment

mixing bowl · cutting board · knife · baking dish

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
About 5 min
2
In a medium bowl, combine the fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cumin, ground ginger, ground turmeric (if using), cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper for the chermoula sauce.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
3
Mix the chermoula ingredients well until a thick paste forms.
About 2 min
4
Pat the white fish fillets dry with paper towels.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Drying the fish helps the chermoula adhere better.
5
Evenly coat both sides of the fish fillets with the chermoula sauce.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: You can let the fish marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge for deeper flavor, but it's not strictly necessary.
6
Place the marinated fish in a baking dish.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fish fillets.
8
Garnish with fresh lemon slices before serving, if desired.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

79%Score

Calories: 242.9kcal
Protein: 28.2g
Carbs: 7.9g
Fat: 12.3g
Fibre: 2.1g
Sugar: 1.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover fish chermoula in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through, being careful not to overcook and dry out the fish.