MOROCCAN RED SNAPPER WITH CHERMOULA

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The recipe for Chermoula (a mixture of garlic, sea salt, and spices that adds great flavor to the dish) is included. Fish needs 1 hour marinating time. From Ethnic Cuisine.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Moroccan

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 garlic cloves
1 pinch sea salt
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra
fresh fresh cilantro stem, to garnish
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pinch chili powder
2/3 cup olive oil, plus extra
olive oil, for oiling
4 tablespoons lemon juice or 4 tablespoons lime juice
12 ounces red snapper or 12 ounces pompano, cleaned and scaled
lime wedge, to garnish

Steps:

  • For the chermoula, pound the garlic with the sea salt in a mortar and pestle. Gradually work in the cilantro and spices. Transfer to a bowl and gradually whisk in the oil. Add lemon juice.
  • Make 3-4 diagonal slashes on both sides of the fish. Rub the chermoula into the slashes. then put the fish in a glass casserole. Marinate in the refrigerator for one hour.
  • Preheat the broiler to high and put fish onto an oiled broiler rack and cook 4-5 minutes on each side until fish flakes easily. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and lime.
  • This dish can also be prepared on the BBQ for just about the same amount of time.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.2, Fat 37.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 221.3, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 18.4

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