Best Moroccan Citrus Marinade Recipes

MOROCCAN CHERMOULA MARINADE

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Chermoula is a tasty Moroccan marinade for fish made of cilantro, garlic, and spices. You can adjust the heat to your taste.

Provided by Christine Benlafquih

Categories Entree Dinner Ingredient Sauce

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large bunch cilantro, finely chopped (only small leaves and small stems)
4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely chopped
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger , optional
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads , crumbled
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1 small lemon

Steps:

The chermoula is ready to be used for marinating meats and veggies, dressing potatoes before baking, or mixing into rice, quinoa, or couscous. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 215 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize Serves 8 to 10, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ROASTED ORGANIC CHICKEN WITH MOROCCAN SPICES

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Categories Chicken Poultry Roast Dinner Family Reunion Organic Party Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ras-el-hanout*
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 4 3/4- to 5-pound whole free-range organic chicken
2 small whole lemons, pierced all over with fork
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled

Steps:

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Blend first 9 ingredients in blender to moist paste.
Remove neck, giblets, and excess fat from main cavity of chicken. Rinse chicken inside and out; pat dry with paper towels. Rub 1/3 of spice paste into main cavity and neck cavity, then rub remaining spice paste all over outside of chicken. Place lemons and garlic cloves in main cavity of chicken. Tie legs together. Place chicken on rack in roasting pan. Roast 45 minutes; tent with foil to prevent overbrowning. Continue to roast chicken until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 170°F, about 45 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter; let stand 10 minutes (internal temperature will increase by 5 to 10 degrees).
*A Moroccan spice blend available at some specialty foods stores, Middle Eastern markets, and by mail from The Spice House (312-274-0378; thespicehouse.com).

MOROCCAN MARINADE

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Make and share this Moroccan Marinade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CHILI SPICE

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cumin, ground
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons sugar, granulated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

Steps:

Mix all the ingredients in a glass bowl. Add 4 servings of the meat of your choice (1 lb boneless or 2 lb bone-in). Mix to combine, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours (only 30 minutes for seafood or prawns).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.6, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 6.8, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6.9, Protein 1.2

MORROCAN TANGERINE AND OLIVE SALAD

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Categories Salad Citrus Olive Winter Tangerine Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 large tangerines
1/2 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 head of butter lettuce, torn into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Using small sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from tangerines. Working over medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. Add olives to bowl.
Whisk oil and next 4 ingredients in another medium bowl to blend. Add to tangerine mixture; toss to coat. Season tangerine mixture with salt and pepper.
Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top lettuce with tangerine mixture. Sprinkle salads with parsley.