Brochettes de Crevettes à la Chermoula

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   If using wooden skewers, soak them briefly in water. Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towel so the chermoula clings well and the shrimp sear instead of steam. Preheat a grill pan, skillet, or barbecue over medium-high heat.

   300 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cayenne into a loose herb paste. Add the shrimp and toss well to coat evenly. Let stand for 5 minutes while the pan finishes heating.

   15 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped10 g fresh parsley, finely chopped2 cloves (10 g) garlic, finely grated1 tsp (2 g) ground cumin1 tsp (2 g) sweet paprika1 tsp lemon zest15 ml lemon juice30 ml olive oil1/2 tsp (3 g) fine salt1/4 tsp (0.5 g) black pepper1/8 tsp (0.25 g) cayenne pepper300 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
3. 3

   Thread the shrimp onto 2 to 4 skewers, piercing each shrimp twice so they stay flat and cook evenly. Lightly oil the hot pan or grill grates.

   300 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined5 ml olive oil
4. 4

   Grill the skewers for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, then turn and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, brushing on any remaining chermoula from the bowl. The shrimp are done when opaque, lightly charred at the edges, and just firm; avoid overcooking or they will turn rubbery.

   300 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined15 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped10 g fresh parsley, finely chopped2 cloves (10 g) garlic, finely grated1 tsp (2 g) ground cumin1 tsp (2 g) sweet paprika1 tsp lemon zest15 ml lemon juice30 ml olive oil1/2 tsp (3 g) fine salt1/4 tsp (0.5 g) black pepper1/8 tsp (0.25 g) cayenne pepper
5. 5

   Transfer to plates and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

   2 wedges lemon wedges

Origin & History

Chermoula is a classic North African herb-and-spice marinade, especially associated with Moroccan cooking, where it is commonly used for fish and seafood. This quick skewer version adapts those traditional flavors for fast grilling, making it especially popular for casual home cooking and warm-weather meals.