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.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Moroccan Chermoula Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2076
Calories from Fat 1980
% Daily Value*
Fat 220g338%
Saturated Fat 30g188%
Sodium 1235mg54%
Potassium 749mg21%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 12460IU249%
Vitamin C 138mg167%
Calcium 201mg20%
Iron 12.8mg71%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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