Marinated Sturgeon With Moroccan Chickpea Salad Recipes

MARINATED STURGEON WITH MOROCCAN CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• For charmoula:
• Combine first 5 ingredients in spice grinder and process until finely ground. Transfer to blender. Add parsley and next 4 ingredients to blender. With blender running, gradually add oil and blend until coarse puree forms. Season to taste with salt. Do ahead Charmoula can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to bowl and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using.
• Place fish on large plate. Pour 3/4 cup charmoula over fish, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate fish at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Cover and refrigerate remaining charmoula to use as dressing for salad.
• For moroccan salad:
• Char bell peppers directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
• Transfer to paper bag and seal tightly; let stand 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and chop peppers. Toast flatbreads directly over gas flame or in broiler until crisp and charred in spots on both sides. When cool enough to handle, tear into bite-size pieces.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place peppers, torn bread pieces, chickpeas, and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add 3/4 cup reserved charmoula; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish with marinade still clinging to surface and cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and roast fish until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
• Divide Moroccan salad among 6 plates. Top each portion with sturgeon fillet and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, feta, Kalamata olives, olive oil, basil, vinegar, rosemary, capers, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

MARINATED GREEK-INSPIRED CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, pepper, and salt for vinaigrette together in a large salad bowl.
• Stir chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and mint into the bowl until well coated with vinaigrette.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have melded, 8 hours to overnight.

MARINATED CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine chickpeas, celery, bell pepper, onion, carrot and herbs.
• In a small bowl whisk together the oil and vinegar, adding salt and pepper to taste.
• Por over the salad mixture and let stand at least 20 minutes before serving.
• Or make up to eight hours ahead, refrigerate covered, then bring to room temperature before serving.

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain chickpeas.
• Drain artichoke hearts and cut into smaller pieces.
• Chop onion and bell pepper.
• Whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, and cayenne.
• Pour dressing over vegetables and stir to coat.
• Allow salad to marinate for a few hours or overnight.
• I do not add salt. Canned vegetables are salty, anyway (which is one reason I rinsed the chickpeas), but since the dressing is vinegar, lemon juice, and cayenne, you really don't need to add any salt.
• You can also use fresh or dried-and-cooked chickpeas instead, of course.