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Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers

Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers That Wow Your Guests

Delight your guests with these Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers, a savory combination of flavors that's quick to prepare and perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 8 ounces chorizo sausage fresh or Spanish, or substitute with smoked sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or use oregano and basil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes adjust for spice preference
For the Roasted Pepper Soup
  • 4 medium bell peppers any color
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes or use fresh tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar to balance flavors

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • toothpicks or skewers
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the large, peeled shrimp with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and olive oil. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add whole bell peppers. Roast them until the skin is charred and blistered, about 10 minutes. Cover to steam for 5 minutes, peel the skins, and blend with crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar, and chili flakes until smooth.
  3. Thread one shrimp followed by a slice of chorizo onto each skewer. Repeat until all shrimp and chorizo are used.
  4. In the same skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Cook skewers in batches for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until shrimp is opaque and chorizo is browned.
  5. Serve the soup in shooter glasses or small bowls with skewers upright for presentation, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewer with soupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp marinates well for flavor. Serve in shooter glasses for better presentation.

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