Authentic Chermoula Sauce
A vibrant North African herb sauce and marinade made with fresh cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and warm spices.
Prep Time
15 mins min
Cook Time
0 mins min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the cilantro and parsley.
- 2
Add the herbs, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper to a food processor.
- 3
Pulse several times until finely chopped.
- 4
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- 5
Blend until a coarse but well-combined sauce forms.
- 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning or lemon juice if desired.
- 7
Transfer to a jar or serving bowl.
- 8
Let the sauce rest for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- 9
Use as a marinade for fish or chicken, or serve as a dipping sauce with vegetables, grilled meats, potatoes, or bread.
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