Moroccan Red Snapper With Chermoula

The recipe for Chermoula (a mixture of garlic, sea salt, and spices that adds great flavor to the dish) is included. Fish needs 1 hour marinating time. From Ethnic Cuisine.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  garlic cloves
• 1  pinch sea salt
• 1  cup  chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra
•  fresh fresh cilantro stem, to garnish
• 2  teaspoons paprika
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1  pinch chili powder
• 2⁄3 cup olive oil, plus extra
•  olive oil, for oiling
• 4  tablespoons lemon juice or 4  tablespoons lime juice
• 12  ounces red snapper or 12  ounces  pompano, cleaned and scaled
•  lime wedge, to garnish

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. This dish can also be prepared on the BBQ for just about the same amount of time.
5. Enjoy!