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Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers with Piquillo Gazpacho (Rachael Ray) Recipe

Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers with Piquillo Gazpacho (Rachael Ray) Recipe

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Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers with Piquillo Gazpacho (Rachael Ray)

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Ingredients:

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16 extra large, 6 to 8 count, peeled and deveined shrimp
coarse salt
1 lemon , zested
extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling
1 package (3/4-lb) 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-oz) 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 tbsp hot sauce (recommended : tabasco) for medium to spicy heat level, adjust to your own taste

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	276.48 Kcal (1158 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.14g	23%
Cholesterol	39.44mg	13%
Sodium	945.71mg	39%
Potassium	162.09mg	3%
Total Carbs	29.11g	10%
Sugars	1.51g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.01g	12%
Protein	7.68g	15%
Vitamin C	12mg	20%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	130.3mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	182.81 Kcal (765 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.01g	23%
Cholesterol	26.08mg	13%
Sodium	625.3mg	39%
Potassium	107.17mg	3%
Total Carbs	19.25g	10%
Sugars	1g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	12%
Protein	5.08g	15%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	20%
Iron	1mg	9%
Calcium	86.2mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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