Fish Marinade Chermoula

Elevate your seafood game with this tantalizing Fish Marinade Chermoula recipe, a bold and aromatic North African-inspired dish that’s loaded with vibrant herbs and spices. Featuring a fragrant blend of fresh cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika, this marinade infuses delicate fish fillets—like cod, halibut, or salmon—with layers of tangy, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors. Enhanced by a touch of zesty lemon juice and rich olive oil, this quick-to-make marinade creates a lusciously tender and flavorful fish in just 30 minutes of marinating. Whether grilled, baked, or pan-seared, this dish is perfect for a light yet flavorful dinner and pairs beautifully with couscous, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad. An easy 15-minute preparation makes it an ideal go-to recipe for weeknight meals as well as impressive dinner parties.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup (loosely packed) Fresh cilantro
• 1 cup (loosely packed) Fresh parsley
• 3 large Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) Fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut, or salmon)

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and red chili flakes. Pulse until finely chopped.

Step 2

Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the blender. Blend until the marinade forms a smooth paste.

Step 3

Place the fish fillets in a shallow baking dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the chermoula marinade over the fish, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.

Step 4

Cover the dish with plastic wrap or seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to fully infuse.

Step 5

Before cooking, let the fish come to room temperature for about 10-15 minutes.

Step 6

Cook the fish as desired: grill, bake, pan-sear, or broil until cooked through and flaky. Serve immediately for maximum flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	872.9 grams (872.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1993

Total Fat 146.50g	188%
Saturated Fat 30.00g	150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 429mg	143%
Sodium 2227mg	97%
Total Carbohydrate 16.50g	6%
Dietary Fiber 5.30g	19%
Total Sugars 1.80g
Protein 154.30g	309%

Vitamin D 3062IU	15308%
Calcium 236mg	18%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 3433mg	73%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.9%

Protein: 30.8%

Carbs: 3.3%