Coastal Recipes

Coastal Moroccan cuisine celebrates the Atlantic and Mediterranean bounty that stretches from Tangier to Essaouira and beyond. Grilled sardines, chermoula-marinated fish, and seafood tagines with tomatoes and peppers are everyday fare in port cities. The chermoula marinade — a vibrant blend of cilantro, garlic, cumin, paprika, and lemon — is the cornerstone of coastal cooking. Fresh catches are often prepared simply over charcoal or baked whole in salt crusts, letting the quality of the seafood shine.