Moroccan Red Snapper With Chermoula Recipes

MOROCCAN RED SNAPPER WITH CHERMOULA

Steps:

• For the chermoula, pound the garlic with the sea salt in a mortar and pestle. Gradually work in the cilantro and spices. Transfer to a bowl and gradually whisk in the oil. Add lemon juice.
• Make 3-4 diagonal slashes on both sides of the fish. Rub the chermoula into the slashes. then put the fish in a glass casserole. Marinate in the refrigerator for one hour.
• Preheat the broiler to high and put fish onto an oiled broiler rack and cook 4-5 minutes on each side until fish flakes easily. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and lime.
• This dish can also be prepared on the BBQ for just about the same amount of time.
• Enjoy!

MOROCCAN RED SNAPPER WITH CUMIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Grind together cumin seeds, garlic cloves, chopped parsley and salt with a mortar and pestle.
• Transfer to a small bowl and mix in the lemon juice.
• Place red snappers in a large, shallow baking pan and rub spice mixture all over fish.
• Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 500°.
• Remove fish from refrigerator and scatter carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, green bell pepper, sliced lemon, green chiles (such as anaheims) over and around fish.
• Pour water and extra-virgin olive oil over fish and vegetables.
• Bake, basting often, until fish is cooked through, about 30 minutes.