Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers
Shrimp & Chorizo Skewers are a quick & easy dinner or the perfect party appetizer. Garlic shrimp paired with chorizo is a perfect balance of heat & flavor.
Servings: 2 -3 servings
Calories: 291kcal
Ingredients
- 12 shrimp peeled & deveined (leaves tails on)
- 12 ¼" slices chorizo
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon dry sherry
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 wooden skewers
- Garnish: fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tail on.
- Mix olive oil, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, and dry sherry in a large bowl. Add shrimp, stir, and place in refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- At this time, if using wooden skewers, place in water and let soak for 30 minutes to prevent burning once placed on grill.
- When ready to assemble, cut chorizo into ¼" thick rounds. Thread one shrimp tail through the skewer, then one slice of chorizo, and finish with the head of the shrimp so that the shrimp surrounds the chorizo. Or simply alternate 1 shrimp with one piece of chorizo. (I placed 3 shrimp and 3 chorizo slices on each skewer.)
- Preheat the grill to medium-high, about 400°F. Place assembled skewers on the grill for approximately 3 minutes per side or until shrimp are pink and opaque, and chorizo is slightly charred.
- Serve over rice, either long grain & wild rice or a nice rice pilaf, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
You can also serve these as appetizers by cutting the wooden skewers in half and placing one shrimp and one piece of chorizo on each skewer and cooking as above. This will give you 12 small appetizers.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
