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Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Kebabs

Name: Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Kebabs
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 large garlic cloves, thickly sliced; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds; 2 tablespoons pure chile powder, such as ancho; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined; 8 small chorizo (about 1/2 pound total), sliced 1/2 inch thick

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The superfast, supertasty marinade for the shrimp, flavored with caraway seeds and ancho powder, would also be delicious with chicken, pork tenderloin and any kind of steak.Plus: More Grilling Recipes and Tips

By Grace Parisi

Updated on June 19, 2017

Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Kebabs — Photo: © Tina Rupp

Total Time:

45 mins

Yield:

6

Ingredients

2 large garlic cloves, thickly sliced
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
2 tablespoons pure chile powder, such as ancho
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
8 small chorizo (about 1/2 pound total), sliced 1/2 inch thick

Directions

On a cutting board, using the flat side of a chef's knife, mash the garlic and salt to a coarse paste. Add the caraway seeds and finely chop them. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the chile powder and olive oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the chorizo and cook over high heat for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Let cool slightly.
Tuck a chorizo slice in the crook of a shrimp and thread onto a skewer; the shrimp should be attached at both ends. Push it to the end of the skewer and repeat with 2 more shrimp and chorizo slices. Using more skewers, repeat with the remaining shrimp and chorizo.
Grill the kebabs over a hot fire, turning once or twice, until charred and the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.