By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
284 cal · 15 min
Chermoula
Recipe GLPR14cd1af02b2f4e
A vibrant North African herb and spice paste made with toasted cumin and coriander seeds, fresh jalapeños, cilantro, and parsley blended with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. This aromatic condiment serves as a perfect accompaniment to grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or couscous, bringing bright, zesty flavors to any dish.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced
2 small scallions, sliced
1 small garlic clove, smashed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Directions
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and coriander seeds, stirring frequently until they become fragrant and lightly toasted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool completely.
Once the seeds have cooled, add them to a blender or food processor along with the sliced jalapeños, sliced scallions, smashed garlic clove, extra-virgin olive oil, flat-leaf parsley leaves, cilantro leaves with tender stems, fresh lemon juice, and fine sea salt.
Blend or process the mixture until it reaches a smooth, uniform paste consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.
Transfer the chermoula to a serving bowl or storage container. For longer storage, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface, cover, and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Comments
Chermoula is a North African herb paste that's genuinely cheap—cumin, coriander, and olive oil are staples at every Charlotte grocer from Walmart to Harris Teeter, and fresh parsley, cilantro, jalapeño, scallion, and garlic are standard produce year-round. At roughly 60 cents per serving, it's a bargain, especially since it stretches across fish, vegetables, or bread. The 15 minutes is honest for blending or chopping by hand. The only catch is that chermoula is a condiment, not a meal—it needs a vehicle (grilled fish, roasted vegetables, flatbread), so plan accordingly if you're looking for something complete in one pot.
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