Shrimp brochetas with basil chimmichurri - 207 Calories

Shrimp brochetas with basil chimmichurri - 207 Calories

Ingredients

<span class="s1">Carbs: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g</span>

  • 100 grams prawns (6 medium) peeled and de veined
  • 50 grams bell pepper, cut into small cubes

For the chimmichurri

  • 6-8 basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp coriander
  • 1/2 chilli, de seeded, optional
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar, or to taste

Other

  • 2 small wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend the ingredients together for the chimmichurri and season to taste

  2. 2

    Push a piece of pepper on the skewer then a shrimp and repeat this until you have two brochetas

  3. 3

    Spoon over 1 tbsp of the dressing on the brochetas and mix well

  4. 4

    Pre heat a grill pan and once smoking hot, season the brochetas with a little salt and cook in the pan for 2 minutes each side until cooked

  5. 5

    Serve on a plate and spoon over the remaining dressing

  6. 6

    You could serve with salad, extra vegetables and carbs

About Ismaeel Razavi

About Ismaeel Razavi

A chef by trade and traveller at heart. I first arrived in Mexico in 2012 and have been here since! I’m now dedicating my time to learning more about the gastronomy so I can continue sharing Mexico’s food and traditions with the world.

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