
Moroccan Fish Chermoula
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Moroccan Fish Chermoula is a vibrant, herb-forward dish where a zesty chermoula marinade infuses tender white fish and roasted vegetables with North African warmth. Bright citrus, plenty of fresh herbs and aromatic spices create a lively sauce that coats flaky fish and soft potatoes, finished with preserved lemon and briny olives for depth. Serve with lemon wedges and extra cilantro for a fresh, festive presentation.
Effort
Moderate
Difficulty
Medium
Price
4,38€/ serving
Kcal
Protein
Fiber
Method
Prepare the chermoula: in a blender or mortar and pestle combine Garlic, Cilantro, Parsley, Ground Cumin, Sweet Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Salt and Black Pepper and pulse to a coarse, spreadable paste; taste and adjust seasoning.
Parboil the potatoes: cut the Potatoes into 1/2-inch slices or cubes, place in a pot with cold Water and a pinch of salt, bring to a gentle simmer and cook 6–8 minutes until just tender but not falling apart; drain and set aside.
Soften the vegetables: heat a little olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat and sauté sliced Onion until translucent; add sliced Green Bell Pepper and cook until softened, then stir in chopped Tomato and cook until it begins to break down and form a sauce.
Assemble in the skillet: nestle the parboiled potatoes into the vegetable base, spoon a few tablespoons of the chermoula over the potatoes, then place the Firm White Fish Fillets on top and spread more chermoula over the fish so it is well coated.
Add flavor extras: scatter chopped Preserved Lemon and Green Olives around the fish and potatoes; if the pan looks dry, add a splash of water or extra olive oil to create a little braising liquid.
Cook gently: cover the skillet and cook on the stove over low heat for 8–12 minutes, or transfer to a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 12–18 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily and the potatoes are cooked through.
Finish and serve: drizzle with a touch more olive oil, scatter fresh cilantro and serve immediately with Lemon Wedges for squeezing over each portion.
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
CARBS
39.7g
PROTEIN
50.8g
FAT
26.1g
SUGAR
7.2g
SATURATED FAT
4.2g
FIBER
7.2g
SODIUM
3.4g
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
Adjust servings
For the chermoula marinade
- 4 cloves ofGarlic, finely chopped
- 1 bunch ofCilantro, about 30 g, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch ofParsley, about 15 g, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 tsp Sweet Paprika
- 0.4 tsp Cayenne Pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper (Black)
For the fish and vegetables
- 900g Firm White Fish Fillet, e.g., cod, sea bass, hake
- 4 medium Potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1 cm rounds
- 1 large Onion, sliced
- 3 Tomatoes, sliced
- 1 Green Bell Peppers, sliced
- 1 Preserved Lemon, rind only, thinly sliced
- 100g Green Olives, preferably pitted
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil, for drizzling
- 120ml Water, or fish stock
- 1/2 tsp Salt, for seasoning vegetables, adjust to taste