Pronunced "chehr-MOO-lah", Chermoula is also known as chrmla and is sometimes spelled as Charmoula. This is a traditional seasoning used for grilling fish and meat in Moroccan cuisine. It can be used both as a marinade and a sauce. Chermoula marinades are also popular in Alergian and Tunisian cuisine.

When most people think of Moroccan cuisine couscous is often the first dish that comes to mind - until that is you’ve tried Chermoula!
Some call Chermoula a "Moroccan pesto" and you can use this to bring a delightful level of flavor to couscous, chicken, fish, meat kebabs, grilled and roasted vegetables, pasta, rice, tagines and stuffings.

There are two ways Chermoula is typically used - cooked or raw. The raw version is usually made with fresh herbs, blended and used as a sort of a Moroccan chimichurri as a topping or to garnish a dish. Many authentic Chermoula recipes call for it to be steeped with hot oil or for it to be slow roasted in the oven which allows the building of flavors that are both mellow and complex.

You can use our hand blended Chemoula seasoning and make a paste by combining 1 part lemon juice and 2 parts olive oil. We’ve also tried versions by adding a bit of white wine vinegar to this lemon juice/ olive oil mix for a change of pace. You can make your Chermoula “paste” thinner or thicker by adjusting the amount of liquid used. We like to then store it in the fridge for up to a week.

We’ve used this mix as a thick marinade and spread it with a spatula over chicken or fish and then let set for several hours before cooking or grilling. If you slow cook this paste in your oven it makes an amazing dip that’s perfect for flatbread or pitas.

This Chermoula blend can also be used as a dry rub, especially on chicken.

Our Chemoula is hand blended from paprika, coriander, onion, black pepper, garlic, spearmint, cayenne, ajwain, lemon peel, sea salt and cilantro.

If you’re a fan of Moroccan seasonings then you’ll love our Moroccan Vegetable Rub which is amazing on roasted root vegetables and La Kama and if you love the spiciness of North African seasonings then check out our Berbere, Piri Piri and Harissa.


Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 Teaspoon, Amount Per Serving: Calories 3.8, Fat Cal. 0.9g, Total Fat 0.1g (0% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g (0% DV), Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 38.3mg (2% DV), Total Carb. 0.8g (0% DV), Dietary Fiber 0.4g (2% DV), Sugars 0.1g, Protein 0.2g (0%DV), Vitamin A (5.6% DV), Vitamin C (1.5% DV), Calcium (0.7% DV), Iron (1.8% DV), Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.