Grilled white fish with chermoula is a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavor of white fish with the vibrant spice blend of chermoula. This North African condiment, made from fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and cumin, adds a unique and flavorful touch to the grilled fish, creating a dish that is both easy to make and packed with flavor. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new recipe to try, grilled white fish with chermoula is a perfect choice. This article will guide you through the steps of making this delicious dish, providing tips on choosing the right type of fish, preparing the chermoula, and grilling the fish to perfection.
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GRILLED EGGPLANT AND TOMATOES WITH CHERMOULA
Chermoula, the pungent Moroccan herb sauce that is traditionally used as a marinade for fish, is also great with grilled vegetables, like the last of the summer's eggplant and tomatoes. You can use an outdoor or an indoor grill for these.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, main course, side dish
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare a hot grill. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise, sprinkle with salt and brush on both sides with olive oil. Cut the tomatoes in half, sprinkle with salt and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill the eggplant on both sides until soft and charred. Grill the tomatoes on the cut side until grill marks appear, turn and grill briefly on the other side.
- Transfer the grilled vegetables to a platter. Spoon chermoula over the top. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
BROILED FISH WITH CHERMOULA
In Morocco, chermoula is traditionally used as a marinade for grilled fish. You've used the Moroccan herb and spice blend, chermoula in all sorts of dishes, but not the way it is traditionally used in Morocco, as a marinade and sauce for fish (usually grilled). When you make the chermoula, you can do it as the recipe instructs, in a food processor, or as the Moroccans do, finely chopping all of the herbs. You can also use a mortar and pestle. If you want to you can thin it out with more oil or lemon juice. If the sauce is thick, you can just spread it over the fish with a spatula, like a rub, and let the fish marinate. It is unbelievably delicious and easy. This recipe is for fillets, but you can also use the marinade with a whole fish. I like to use the broiler for this because the juices accumulate on the foil-lined baking sheet and they are delicious poured over the fish. But grilling is traditional.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 45m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Season the fish with salt and pepper. In a large baking dish combine the fish with half the chermoula and toss together until the fish is coated. If the chermoula is thick it may be easier to spread it onto the fish with a spatula. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes while you preheat the broiler or prepare a grill.
- If using a broiler, line a sheet pan with foil and brush the foil with olive oil, or oil a shallow baking dish. Place the fish in the pan in a single layer. If desired drizzle on a little more olive oil or lemon juice. Place under the broiler, close to the heat (about 2 1/2 inches below) and broil 5 minutes. Check the fish; the timing depends on how thick the fillets are; figure on 4 to 5 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness. It is done when it is opaque and you can pull it apart with a fork. Using a spatula, transfer the fish from the sheet pan or baking dish to a platter or to individual plates. Tip the juices in the pan over the fish fillets. Pass the remaining chermoula and lemon wedges at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 163, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 333 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
- Choose the right fish: White fish, such as cod, halibut, or tilapia, are all good choices for grilling. They are mild in flavor and cook quickly.
- Marinate the fish: Marinating the fish in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help to keep it moist and add flavor.
- Grill the fish over medium-high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the fish while cooking it through in the center.
- Do not overcook the fish: Fish is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork. Overcooking will make the fish dry and tough.
- Serve the fish with a variety of sides: Grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad are all good options.
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