This Chermoula sauce is super flavorful and easy to make. Made with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon and earthy warm spices. This Moroccan condiment is perfect served with grilled seafood and vegetables.
What is Chermoula?
Chermoula is a North African sauce usually served with fish, seafood or vegetables. Made with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, lemon and warm spices like cumin and paprika. There are many versions, some are spicy and others are on the mild side (like this one!).
This Moroccan sauce is like a pesto or chimichurri – sometimes served as a condiment.
Use this sauce to make this easy Sheet Pan Cod with Moroccan Chermoula Sauce.
How To Make Chermoula
Most authentic recipes start with whole spices that are toasted and then ground with a mortar and pestle. Then oil is infused with the spice mixture and the rest of the ingredients. To make things simple, this is how I make it – less work, same amazing flavor!
- Place already ground spices in a small microwave safe bowl. Add the olive oil and microwave it for about 20 seconds.
- Chop the parsley and cilantro – no food processor needed for such a small amount of herbs unless you love doing dishes.
- Add the herbs, garlic and lemon juice to the warm spice/oil mixture. Mix to combine and you are done!
Chermoula Recipe Tips
- Roast vegetables like carrots and parsnips with this delicious sauce.
- Love spicy foods? Add extra cayenne pepper for more heat!
Easy Moroccan Chermoula Sauce
This Chermoula Sauce is super flavorful and easy to make. Made with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon and earthy warm spices. This Moroccan condiment is perfect served with grilled seafood and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, cumin, salt, sugar and olive oil. Microwave for 20 seconds.
- Remove from the microwave and add the parsley, cilantro, garlic and lemon juice. Mix well to combine.
Nutrition
Calories: 2076 kcal, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Protein: 7 g, Fat: 220 g, Saturated Fat: 30 g, Sodium: 1235 mg, Potassium: 749 mg, Fiber: 7 g, Sugar: 7 g, Vitamin A: 12460 IU, Vitamin C: 138 mg, Calcium: 201 mg, Iron: 12.8 mg
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