In my fridge: Chermoula Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 (5-6 ounce) mahi-mahi fillets, skin removed
- 1/2 cup minced fresh flat leaf parsley
- 2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (use hot smoked paprika for an extra fiery kick)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, more for brushing the grill
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 194g | |
| Calories 831 | |
| Calories from Fat 750 | 90% |
| Total Fat 85.01g | 106% |
| Saturated Fat 11.66g | 47% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2369mg | 99% |
| Potassium 783mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 21.43g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 26% |
| Sugars 2.88g | 2% |
| Protein 5.7g | 9% |
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