Recipe: Chermoula Marinade

One of my favorite zesty marinades – perfect for anything on the grill! This smoky and full-bodied marinade will add layers of flavor and depth to the simplest of your quick grilling needs. Excellent with lamb, pork, chicken, shrimp, salmon and even portabella mushroom.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. kosher salt

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

• ¼ cup water

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled

• ¼ cup cilantro leaves

• ¼ cup mint leaves

• ¼ cup flat leaf parsley

• 3 Tbsp smoked paprika

• 1 Tbsp Hungarian paprika

• 1 Tbsp. coriander

• 1 Tsp. cumin

• 1 tsp. ground fennel seed

• ½ tsp. cayenne pepper

Method:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on medium speed until thoroughly blended and smooth.

2. Adjust the seasoning to taste and store for up to three days in the refrigerator.

3. Marinade your favorite meat or fish for grilling for 1-3 hours before grilling.