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Charmoula

Also great with lamb, duck, or chicken.

Ingredients

Makes about 1 cup

1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  1. Stir cumin in small skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to mortar. Add garlic; pound with pestle until paste forms. Transfer to bowl. Mix in cilantro and next 4 ingredients. Stir in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.Do aheadCan be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.

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  • Nope that that recipe includes it's own Charmoula instructions, the one that links to this is "ROASTED WHOLE FISH AND FENNEL WITH CRUSHED POTATOES, PERSERVED LEMON, AND CHARMOULA"

    • Anonymous

    • Calgary, AB

    • 11/7/2006

  • GRILLED CHARMOULA LAMB CHOPS apparently

    • Anonymous

    • 10/29/2006

  • This must be part of another recipe. Wish epicurious would note that!

    • alicia55w

    • NYC

    • 10/25/2006

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