Name: Charmoula
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/4 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Also great with lamb, duck, or chicken.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

1 garlic clove, minced

1 1/4 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Stir cumin in small skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to mortar. Add garlic; pound with pestle until paste forms. Transfer to bowl. Mix in cilantro and next 4 ingredients. Stir in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.