Chermoula – Bold North African Herb Sauce

A vibrant, herby, and spicy North African sauce that brings smoky, citrusy, and garlicky goodness to seafood, grilled meats, and vegetables.

Ingredients
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup olive oil
1 tbsp white vinegar or red wine vinegar
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

Combine everything in a food processor or mortar and pestle.