GRILLED SHRIMP AND CHORIZO SKEWERS WITH PIQUILLO GAZPACHO

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers with Piquillo Gazpacho image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 extra large, 6 to 8 count, peeled and deveined shrimp
Coarse salt
1 lemon, zested and 1/2 lemon, juiced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling
1 package (3/4-pound) chorizo cut into 16 thick slices on an angle (recommended: Gaspar's)
1 generous handful flat-leaf parsley
1 generous handful cilantro leaves
2 cloves garlic, cracked from skin
1 jar piquillo, Spanish roasted peppers - available in most markets, roasted red peppers may be substituted, about 1 cup packed, drained
1 can (28-ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes, diced or crushed
1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled, chopped
2 ribs celery from heart, chopped
2 thick slices crusty bread, chopped
1 tablespoons hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco) for medium to spicy heat level, adjust to your own taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
  • Place shrimp in shallow dish and season with salt, lemon juice and a liberal drizzle on extra-virgin olive oil, just enough to coat the shrimp. Skewer 4 shrimp alternating with 4 slices of chorizo on each skewer.
  • Place 2 tablespoons, a palm full, of parsley on the cutting board with the lemon zest. Add 1/2 palm full of cilantro leaves to the pile as well as 1 clove of garlic. Finely chop this mixture and reserve for sprinkling over shrimp and gazpacho.
  • Place remaining herbs and garlic in the food processor or a large blender with peppers, tomatoes, chopped vegetables, bread and hot sauce and process until smooth.
  • Grill shrimp and chorizo 3 to 4 minutes on each side until shrimp is firm and opaque. Serve small bowls of gazpacho with shrimp skewers resting across the top of the bowls for dipping and dunking. Garnish with reserved parsley, cilantro and garlic mixture.

Rahmat Prince
[email protected]

These skewers were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


rodney christopher
[email protected]

These skewers were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Md Robel Robel
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these skewers. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the chorizo added a nice smoky flavor.


Adam Patton
[email protected]

I had some trouble finding piquillo peppers, but I was able to find them at a specialty grocery store. They were worth the effort, because the gazpacho was delicious.


xxxtencion juice wrld
[email protected]

These skewers were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely make them again, but I'll use a milder chorizo next time.


Irfaan Khan
[email protected]

I've made these skewers several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're also a great way to use up leftover shrimp and chorizo.


Hashir Mehbob
[email protected]

These skewers are perfect for a summer party. They're easy to make and can be cooked on the grill or in the oven.


I'm ASIF
[email protected]

I made these skewers for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up!


Sabi
[email protected]

I love the combination of shrimp and chorizo. These skewers are a great way to enjoy both flavors.


Christian Flores
[email protected]

I wasn't sure how the piquillo gazpacho would taste, but it was surprisingly good! It was the perfect complement to the skewers.


Laura JamiesonWilliams
[email protected]

These skewers were easy to make and turned out great! I used pre-cooked shrimp to save time and they were still delicious.


Liala Hyde-Mateo
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of chorizo, but I absolutely loved these skewers. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the piquillo gazpacho was amazing.


Dimpho Ehrens
[email protected]

These skewers were a hit at my last party! The shrimp and chorizo were perfectly cooked and the piquillo gazpacho was a refreshing and flavorful accompaniment.