Moroccan Chermoula Sauce (Authentic Recipe)
Make authentic Moroccan chermoula sauce with fresh herbs and bold spices! This vibrant green sauce is perfect for fish, chicken, and vegetables. Packed with flavor!
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Ingredients
- •Fresh cilantro - 1 cup packed
- •Fresh parsley - 1/2 cup packed
- •Garlic cloves - 4 large
- •Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
- •Ground paprika - 1 teaspoon
- •Ground coriander - 1/2 teaspoon
- •Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- •Lemon juice - 3 tablespoons
- •Olive oil - 1/3 cup
- •Salt - 1 teaspoon
Equipment Needed
- •Food processor or blender
- •Measuring cups
- •Knife
Instructions
- 1
Roughly chop cilantro and parsley, including tender stems. Place in food processor or blender.
- 2
Add garlic cloves, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt to the herbs.
- 3
Pulse several times to chop and combine ingredients.
- 4
Add lemon juice and pulse again.
- 5
With processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until sauce reaches desired consistency. Should be thick but pourable.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasonings. Add more lemon for brightness, salt for depth, or cayenne for heat.
- 7
Let sit for 15 minutes before using to allow flavors to meld.