Chorizo à la Plancha

Chorizo à la Plancha is a delightful low-carb French BBQ dish featuring succulent slices of spicy chorizo, grilled to perfection for a smoky flavor. This dish is simple yet packed with bold flavors, making it an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying meal.

Chorizo à la Plancha
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
French
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chorizo sausage - 200 grams
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic cloves - 2, minced
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Lemon - 1, juiced
  • Paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste

Steps

  1. Preheat a plancha or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. While the grill is heating, slice the chorizo into 1 cm thick rounds.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, black pepper, and salt to create a marinade.
  4. Toss the chorizo slices in the marinade until well coated.
  5. Once the grill is hot, place the chorizo slices on it in a single layer.
  6. Grill the chorizo for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and slightly crispy.
  7. Remove the chorizo from the grill and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 2 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.02 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein which supports muscle health.
  • Contains healthy fats that can promote heart health.

Tags

FrenchLow CarbBBQ