Mauritanian Spiced Fish With Chermoula Sauce
Mauritanian Spiced Fish with Chermoula Sauce is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is popular in Mauritanian cuisine. The combination of spices and herbs in the chermoula sauce perfectly complements the tender and flaky fish, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, cilantro, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice to make the chermoula sauce.
- Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper, then spread the chermoula sauce over the fillets, covering them evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil. Cook the fish fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and flake easily with a fork.
- Serve the spiced fish with chermoula sauce hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Skillet Small bowl Cooking spoon
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the Mauritanian Spiced Fish with Chermoula Sauce alongside a fresh salad and couscous for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Adjust the level of cayenne pepper in the chermoula sauce to suit your desired level of spiciness.
Cost
$15