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Grilled Moroccan Chermoula Fish with Preserved Lemons

Name: Grilled Moroccan Chermoula Fish with Preserved Lemons
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 pieces of white fish fillets, such as cod or haddock; 2 preserved lemons, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt, to taste; 1 lemon, juiced; Olive oil, for brushing; Salt and pepper, to adjust seasoning

Delight in a Moroccan-inspired grilled fish, marinated with a zesty chermoula and balanced with tangy preserved lemons.

4.7(212 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 18, 2025

Grilled Moroccan Chermoula Fish with Preserved Lemons — Seafood served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chermoula Marinade

For the Fish

For the Grilling

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 314 kcal
Protein: 28.1 g
Carbs: 4.68 g
Fat: 20.13 g
Fiber: 0.78 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1257 kcal
Protein: 112.5 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Fat: 80.5 g
Fiber: 3.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups fresh cilantro chopped	5	0.4	1	0.1	0.9
1 cup fresh parsley chopped	3	0.3	0.6	0.1	0.5
3 tablespoons olive oil	360	0	0	40.5	0
2 tablespoons lemon juice	8	0.1	2.6	0	0.1
4 cloves garlic minced	18	0.8	4	0	0.3
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.2
1 teaspoon paprika	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.8
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper	2	0	0.4	0.1	0.2
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
4 pieces of white fish fillets such as cod or haddock	520	110	0	5	0
2 preserved lemons thinly sliced	15	0	4	0	1
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	27	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 lemon juiced	12	0.2	4	0	0.1
Olive oil for brushing	60	0	0	7	0
Salt and pepper to adjust seasoning	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Fish

1
Make the Chermoula Marinade
In a blender, combine all the chermoula marinade ingredients (cilantro, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper) and blend until smooth.
Tip: Use fresh herbs for a more vibrant chermoula.
2
Coat the Fish
Place the fish fillets in a dish and coat with the chermoula, ensuring each fillet is well covered.
3
Marinate with Preserved Lemons
Add slices of preserved lemons over the fish and let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Tip: Do not over-marinate the fish as the acids can start to cook it. Leave some chermoula aside to brush on after grilling for an extra flavor boost.

Preparing the Grill

1
Preheat the Grill
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2
Clean and Oil Grates
Clean the grill grates with a brush and lightly oil them to prevent sticking.
3
Heat Distribution
Ensure the grill is evenly heated for consistent cooking.

How to Make Grilled Moroccan Chermoula Fish with Preserved Lemons

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling
Remove the fish from the marinade and place on the preheated grill, skin-side down if any.
2
Oiling
Brush the fish lightly with olive oil to keep it moist.
3
Finishing
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish in the final grilling minute for an added citrus zing.