This can be done on the BBQ or on the grill or skillet. You will see that the sides are very in-keeping with weight watching needs hurrah! This bad boy should be about 10 points (I spent 9 on wine whilst I was BBQ-ing, error…) chermoula is ideal to marinade fish or any meat really. It’s North African in origin so lots of nice recipes are possible using it.
Ingredients:
Chermoula I actually bought mine ready made from belazu 😳 as I was v busy this weekend but it’s easy to make!!
- 250ml fresh coriander
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp ground paprika
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 red chilli, seeded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt, to taste
- cayenne pepper, to taste
Pork:
- Pork loin steaks or pork chops (1 per person)
Method:
- Blitz all the chermoula ingredients together.
- Rub the chermoula all over the pork and leave to marinade in the fridge overnight ideally or for at least a couple of hours
- Heat up grill/skillet/BBQ till nice and hot and cook on each side for around 8 minutes depending on thickness
- Rest briefly and serve
Ideal to serve with mustard potato salad and leaves etc. DO THE POTATOES FIRST.
Mustard Potato Salad – Great summer side – less bad than a mayonnaise-y potato salad for the watchers.
Ingredients:
- New potatoes (jersey royals or similar) small pack
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Spring onions
- Handful of parsley
- Salt and pepper
Method:
- Add potatoes to salted cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for 8-10 mins.
- Drain and cut each potato in half.
- Mix olive oil and mustard and mix through the potatoes and chopped parsley.
- Sprinkle the chopped spring onions on top, season and serve.
Goes WITH EVERYTHING.

