Cantabrian Style Seafood Skewers (Brochetas de Mariscos a la Cántabra)
Brochetas de Mariscos a la Cántabra, or Cantabrian Style Seafood Skewers, are a delicious and traditional dish from the Cantabrian cuisine. This recipe combines the fresh flavors of the sea with the unique culinary traditions of the Cantabria region in northern Spain.
Ingredients
- 500g mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, and/or scallops)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- Preheat the stovetop grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Thread the seafood, bell peppers, onion, and cherry tomatoes onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating the ingredients.
- Brush the skewers with the olive oil mixture.
- Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the seafood is cooked through and the vegetables are slightly charred.
- Serve the brochetas de mariscos hot, accompanied by a fresh green salad and crusty bread.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Stovetop grill or grill pan Wooden skewers
Tools
Small bowl Brush for oil
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the brochetas de mariscos with a side of saffron rice and a glass of chilled white wine.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure to soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the ingredients to prevent them from burning during grilling.
Cost
$20