Shellfish Free Schug
This fiery Yemeni-Israeli herb sauce is one of those condiments that quietly takes over your refrigerator — in the best possible way. Built on fresh jalapeños, cilantro, parsley, and garlic, it delivers a bright, herbaceous heat that's layered with warm spices like cumin, cardamom, and coriander. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, bringing everything together into a rough, spoonable paste that still has real texture and personality. A drizzle of olive oil and a hit of fresh lemon juice round out the flavor and give it that glossy, saucy finish. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from shellfish and ocean-derived additives — no label-reading required, just honest pantry staples. It's incredible spooned over eggs, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or stirred into hummus for an instant upgrade. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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8 servings
- 4 jalapeño peppers, stems removed, roughly chopped (seeds included for full heat, or remove for less)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, packed
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, packed
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¾ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the jalapeños, cilantro, parsley, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no large pieces remain, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
- 2
Add the cumin, coriander, cardamom, and salt. Pulse 3–4 more times to incorporate the spices.
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