FISH CHERMOULA

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Categories     Fish     Bake     Marinate     Sauté     Lemon     Spice     Fennel     Healthy     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

For chermoula
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
12 whole black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
a large pinch saffron threads, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 medium onion, minced (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons minced preserved lemon peel plus 2 tablespoons preserved lemon juice or fresh lemon juice to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
1 garlic clove, minced
6 skinless small fish fillets such as sea bass, red snapper, or any other firm white lean fish (about 1 3/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup water
4 fennel bulbs (about 3 pounds), trimmed and cut lengthwise into thin strips, reserving fronds for garnish if desired

Steps:

  • Make chermoula:
  • In a mortar with a pestle, an electric spice grinder, or a cleaned coffee grinder grind fine coriander seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and saffron. Transfer spice mixture to a small bowl and stir in remaining chermoula ingredients.
  • Lightly oil a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold fillets in one layer. Arrange fillets, seasoned with salt and pepper, in dish and top evenly with chermoula. Chill fillets, covered 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large heavy skillet melt butter in water over moderately high heat. Add fennel and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Cook fennel, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes more, and season with salt and pepper.
  • While fennel is cooking, bake chilled fish in oven until it just flakes, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve each fillet on a bed of fennel and garnish with fennel fronds.

spyfans chydalie (Spyninjasfamilyforever)
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great!


Missu Kumal
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I had some trouble finding chermoula paste, but I was able to make my own using the recipe provided.


Emma Otto
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The fish was a bit overcooked, but the chermoula marinade was still delicious.


ethelwolda sanfuego
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how it would be delicious if you like spicy food.


Rosyanighugj123450 Sarmuni
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The fish was cooked perfectly and the chermoula marinade was delicious. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Trenit King
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I loved the chermoula marinade. It was so flavorful and really complemented the fish.


Antonio Rios
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great!


Soney Sharma
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The chermoula marinade was delicious, but the fish was a bit overcooked. I think I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Dominique Browne
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I had some trouble finding chermoula paste at my local grocery store, but I was able to make my own using the recipe provided. It was a bit time-consuming, but it was definitely worth it. The chermoula marinade added so much flavor to the fish.


Malik Umair Malikumair
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how it would be delicious if you like spicy food. The fish was cooked perfectly and the chermoula marinade was very flavorful. I might try making it again with less chili pepper next time.


Alisson Dick
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chermoula marinade was so flavorful that it made the fish taste amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables and a side of rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Wekhoola Wycliffe
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The chermoula marinade is made with a few basic ingredients that I always have on hand, and the fish cooks in just a few minutes. It's a great weeknight meal that's both healthy and delicious.


Mwayi Mchuchu
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This recipe is a keeper! The chermoula marinade was easy to make and really packed a punch of flavor. The fish was cooked to perfection and the whole dish came together beautifully. It was a hit with my family and I'll definitely be making it again.


Kashan Ali Channar
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The chermoula marinade was the star of this dish. It imparted a wonderfully complex flavor to the fish, with a nice balance of herbs, spices, and citrus. The fish cooked evenly and retained its moistness, making for a delicious and satisfying dinner.


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This chermoula fish recipe was a delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the chermoula marinade adding a vibrant and aromatic touch to the fish. The fish itself was cooked to perfection, tender and flaky, making for a truly satisfyin