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Grilled Shrimp & Spanish Chorizo Skewers with Orange Saffron Aioli

The taste of the Mediterranean on a skewer, rich Spanish Chorizo & Shrimp for a classic tapas that is fit for any party

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword shrimp and chorizo skewer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings 6
Author Joseph Sciascia of Recipe For A Party

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (21/25 per lb) 24 large shrimp, deveined tail on
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp course pepper
  • 11 oz smoked Spanish chorizo sausage links, sliced
  • 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes

Orange Saffron Aioli

  • 3 tbsp dry white wine
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
  • 1 large orange, zested and juiced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. For the Orange Saffron Aioli, combine the white wine and saffron threads into a microwave safe container like a glass measuring cup and microwave for 1 minute on high, set aside to rest for 5 minutes allowing the saffron to soften and release its flavor and color .









  2. In a small bowl combine the orange zest & juice, mayonnaise, Dijon, garlic, salt and cayenne and whisk well, add the saffron with wine and blend well, cover and refrigerate
    until ready to use.







  3. For the shrimp marinade, combine the olive oil, honey, garlic, smoked paprika,
    lemon zest & juice, rosemary, cilantro, tarragon, salt and pepper and mix well



  4. Pour into a seal-able plastic bag, add shrimp and shake up until shrimp is completely
    coated and marinate for 20 minutes





  5. To make skewers, thread 1 sausage slice onto the skewer, followed by a shrimp, another sausage slice, another shrimp and one more sausage slice, so each skewer will have 2 shrimp
    and 3 slices of sausage









  6. Drizzle some olive oil into a stove top grill or brush some olive oil onto a BBQ grill and heat to
    medium/high









  7. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until bright pink and done









  8. Serve right away alongside the aioli. Makes 12 skewers and serves 6 as an appetizer