Moroccan · main
Chermoula Grilled Fish
Chermoula Grilled Fish reads citrus 6.0, sourness 5.6 and umami 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Moroccan main, about 55 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.0 · Sourness 5.6 · Umami 4.7 · Herbaceous 4.6 · Richness 4.3 · Allium 4.0 · Heat 3.2 · Salinity 3.1 · Marine & Briny 2.9 · Warm Spice 2.5 · Floral 2.4 · Earthy 2.2 · Bitterness 1.4 · Fruity 1.2 · Nutty 1.1 · Sweetness 0.9 · Smoke 0.6
What's in it (11)
- 2 lbs whole sea bass
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, packed
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 tsp saffron
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 55 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 87.9 kcal, 14.9 g protein, 2.2 g fat, 1.6 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Blend the herbs, garlic, spices, lemon juice, and olive oil into a smooth chermoula paste.
- Score the fish and rub the marinade generously inside and out, then marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill over medium-high heat, turning once, until the flesh is cooked through and skin is charred.
- Serve with extra chermoula and lemon wedges.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.