Fish Chermoula
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
Allergen information: may contain fish. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
Store leftover fish chermoula in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through, being careful not to overcook and dry out the fish.
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