Grilled Shrimp And Chorizo Skewers Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp And Chorizo Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp; coarse salt; 1/2 lemon, juice of (and use the whole lemon, zested); olive oil, for liberal drizzling; 3/4 lb chorizo sausage, cut into 16 thick slices on an angle; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley; 1/2 cup cilantro leaf; 2 garlic cloves, cracked from skin; 1 cup roasted red pepper, drained (piquillo); 1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, diced; 1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 1/2 seedless cucumber, seedless, chopped; 2 celery ribs, from heart chopped; 2 slices crusty bread, thick slices, chopped; 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)

Servings: persons

16 peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp
coarse salt
1/2 lemon, juice of (and use the whole lemon, zested)
olive oil, for liberal drizzling
3/4 lb chorizo sausage, cut into 16 thick slices on an angle
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup cilantro leaf
2 garlic cloves, cracked from skin
1 cup roasted red pepper, drained (piquillo)
1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, diced
1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 seedless cucumber, seedless, chopped
2 celery ribs, from heart chopped
2 slices crusty bread, thick slices, chopped
1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)

1
Preheat grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
2
Place shrimp in shallow dish and season with salt, lemon juice and a liberal drizzle of olive oil, just enough to coat the shrimp. Skewer 4 shrimp alternating with 4 slices of chorizo on each skewer.
3
Place palmful of parsley on cutting board with the lemon zest. Add 1/2 palmful of cilantro leaves to the pile as well as 1 clove of garlic. Finely chop mixture and reserve for sprinkling over shrimp and gazpacho.
4
Place remaining herbs and garlic in a food processor or large blender with peppers, tomatoes, chopped vegetables, bread and hot sauce and proceed until smooth.
5
Grill shrimp and chorizo 3-4 minutes on each side until shrimp is firm and opaque. Serve small bowls of gazpacho with shrimp skewers resting across the top of bowls for dipping and dunking.
6
Garnish with reserved parsley, cilantro and garlic mixture.

531

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp, coarse salt, 1/2 lemon, juice of (and use the whole lemon, zested), olive oil, for liberal drizzling, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp And Chorizo Skewers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Shrimp And Chorizo Skewers

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