Garlic and chile shrimp and squid skewers

How to make Garlic and chile shrimp and squid skewers recipe - Use some of the spicy marinade to brush over the shrimp while they are cooking. Brochettes de crevettes et calamars ail et au Chili recette

Marinating • 30 minutes

Special equipment • cocktail sticks or mini-wooden skewers

Serves 6

Ingredients:

12 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

6 baby squid, cleaned and halved lengthwise

2 fresh red jalapeño chile peppers, seeded and finely sliced

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tbsp olive oil

small handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves

1in (2.5cm) piece of fresh ginger, finely grated

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1 Combine the shrimp, squid, chiles, garlic, oil, parsley, and ginger in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

2 Soak 6 cocktail-size bamboo skewers in cold water for 30 minutes, and preheat the oven broiler to its highest setting.

3 Thread 1 shrimp, 1 piece of squid, and a second shrimp, and another piece of squid, onto each of the skewers. Place the skewers on a baking sheet without crowding, and broil each side for 1–2 minutes until just cooked through. Serve hot with Yogurt, cucumber, and mint dip.

Cheat:

You could use the leftovers in a salad, or a fish pie.

Garlic and chile shrimp and squid skewers