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Skewers with grilled shrimp and slices of sausage, garnished with chopped herbs, arranged neatly on a white rectangular plate.
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Shrimp and Spanish Chorizo Bites

Sweet shrimp wrapped around smokey chorizo is an incredible combination! Food on a stick never tasted so GOOD!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinate Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chorizo, Easy, Sherry, Shrimp
Servings: 30 bites
Author: Nicole

Ingredients

  • ½ pound medium shrimp about 30 shrimp, peeled and deveined if necessary
  • 1 (7.9 ounce) package of Spanish chorizo, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dry Sherry
  • ¼ cup Extra-virgin olive oil plus more for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic, oregano, vinegar, Sherry, and ¼ cup of the olive oil; toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Skewer one shrimp and one round of chorizo onto wooden toothpicks or skewers. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and chorizo.
  • Working in batches, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place a few skewers into the pan and sear on both sides until the shrimp are cooked through and the chorizo is lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and garnish with the parsley. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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