How To Make Chermoula Fish with Couscous
Experience a Mediterranean delight with our Chermoula Fish & Couscous: succulent fish fillets, fragrant Chermoula sauce, fluffy couscous, fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and vibrant spices!
Ingredients
1 onion finely chopped
3 tbsp The Good Oil Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil
3 cloves of garlic crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 preserved lemon flesh discarded and rind finely chipped (see Chef’s tip)
1 handful fresh coriander
1 handful fresh parsley
600 g white fish fillets
1 C couscous
120 g mesclun salad mix
1 lime sliced for serving
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, garlic, oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, ginger, cayenne pepper, preserved lemon rind, fresh coriander, parsley and a good sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix well to form a paste.
- Pat dry the fish fillets with a paper towel and rub them with the chermoula paste, making sure to coat both sides evenly. Let the fish marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Once the fish is ready to cook prepare the couscous according to packet instructions.
Heat a large frying pan or tagine over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of The Good Oil Rapeseed oil and cook the fish for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they develop a golden crust and just cooked through.
Serve the Chermoula fish on a bed of couscous with salad leaves alongside and lime wedges for squeezing.
Chef’s Tip: We appreciate that purchased preserved lemon is expensive, you can substitute with grated lemon zest.
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