Chermoula (berber-style Grilled Prawns)

Chermoula is a traditional marinade used in Berber cuisine to flavor grilled seafood. This recipe for Chermoula Grilled Prawns is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for a summer barbecue or a special dinner.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Seafood Berber Grilled Marinade
Chermoula (berber-style Grilled Prawns)

Ingredients

  • 12 large prawns, deveined and shell on
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice to make the chermoula marinade.
  2. Add the prawns to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the prawns from the marinade and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the prawns for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
  5. Remove from the grill and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Grill Tongs Bowl Cutting board Knife

Tools

Grill Tongs Bowl Cutting board Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Chermoula Grilled Prawns with a side of couscous and a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For best results, use fresh and high-quality prawns for this recipe.

Cost

$20