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Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers

Recipe #242379 | 36 min | 30 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: DiScharf

From "Grill! by Pippa Cuthbert and Lindsay Cameron Wilson. All the juices and oils from the chorizo ooze out while cooking, leaving the shrimp succulent and spicy. Only 198 calories! mealsforyou.com

Posted on: Jul 25, 2007

Ingredients

  • 12 large shrimp
  • tablespoon harissa (optional)
  • 2 chorizo sausage, about 6 ounces
  • 12 fresh bay leaf
  • tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 short skewers, soaked in water
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the small tail ends still attached.
    2. 2
      Rub over the harissa paste evenly and set aside.
    3. 3
      Slice the chorizo into 1/2-inch thick slices.
    4. 4
      Place 1 chorizo slice into the crook of each shrimp and thread onto a skewer.
    5. 5
      Add a bay leaf to each skewer and refrigerate until ready to cook.
    6. 6
      Great for an evening outside. Serve with a potato dish, grilled vegetables, green salad with vinaigrette, and a nice wine.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (60g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 188
    Calories from Fat 136 (72%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 15.2g 23%
    Saturated Fat 4.8g 24%
    Monounsaturated Fat 8.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 58mg 19%
    Sodium 401mg 16%
    Potassium 158mg 4%
    Total Carbohydrate 0.8g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
    Sugars 0.0g
    Protein 11.5g 23%
    Vitamin A 37mcg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg 9%
    Vitamin B12 0.8mcg 13%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
    Calcium 13mg 1%
    Iron 1mg 5%

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