Seafood
Shrimp and Spanish Chorizo Bites
We have enjoyed this appetizer twice in the last couple of weeks and rather than saving it for a future…
We have enjoyed this appetizer twice in the last couple of weeks and rather than saving it for a future Sunday dinner feature, I wanted to share it before this weekend when many of us will be gathering with family to honor the dads and/or grads in our life.
While this appetizer/tapas is very simple to put together, the flavors are anything but. Smoky, savory, a little sweet…there really is a lot of taste to process once you take a bite. Aside from the great flavor, there is the attractive quality of it being fun, delicious food on a stick. Who doesn’t like that? Grab a stick with one hand, fill the other with a glass of white wine and you’re good to go!
Shrimp and Spanish Chorizo Bites
By Nicole Prep: 10 minsCook: 10 minsMarinate Time: 30 minsTotal: 50 mins Servings: 30 bites
Sweet shrimp wrapped around smokey chorizo is an incredible combination! Food on a stick never tasted so GOOD!
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: 0.1mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
