Shrimp Wrapped Chorizo Skewers With Onions & Olives Recipe

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Shrimp Wrapped Chorizo Skewers With Onions & Olives
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  1. Skewers - The first thing is to soak the wooden skewers (if using wood ones), I soak them for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Chorizo and Shrimp - Slice up the chorizo into 1/4-1/2 slices or rounds; you should be able to get 5-6 slices per link, depending on the brand of chorizo. Make as many rounds or slices as you have shrimp. Jumbo shrimp are usually 12-16 shrimp per pound. Wrap each shrimp around the outside edge of the chorizo, they should wrap around the chorizo pretty well, then thread the skewer through the shrimp, then through the chorizo (horizontally) and back out through the shrimp on the other side. The shrimp and chorizo will lay flat.
  3. After you skewer a shrimp/chorizo combination, then alternate with the onions and olives and back to another shrimp/chorizo. There is no right or wrong; add as many of each as you want. But, remember to leave a little room in between each ingredient so they can grill evenly - don't over crowd. For an appetizer, just add one of each on small skewers, they are great at parties. And, as I mentioned, adding mozzarella balls also are a great addition to these skewers if you want.
  4. Grilling - An outdoor grill works best, but an indoor grill pan will work fine. Medium high to high heat, and brush with the Italian dressing before you grill, and a couple of times during cooking. Five (5) to 7 min per side until the shrimp turn pink and begin to curl and the chorizo gets a light char. They don't take long at all. The onions will get lightly brown and the olives get warm and salty.
  5. Serve - I like to serve these on a big family platter over cheesy polenta, but these are also wonderful appetizers. Add some grilled bread with my anchovy butter and you have a very easy dinner, but elegant enough to serve to company. ENJOY!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 389.61 Kcal (1631 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.2g 23%
Cholesterol 44.44mg 15%
Sodium 946.55mg 39%
Potassium 605.81mg 13%
Total Carbs 54.85g 18%
Sugars 15.17g 61%
Dietary Fiber 8.28g 33%
Protein 9.71g 19%
Vitamin C 25.7mg 43%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 107.2mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 85.26 Kcal (357 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.33g 23%
Cholesterol 9.72mg 15%
Sodium 207.13mg 39%
Potassium 132.57mg 13%
Total Carbs 12g 18%
Sugars 3.32g 61%
Dietary Fiber 1.81g 33%
Protein 2.13g 19%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 43%
Iron 0.2mg 5%
Calcium 23.4mg 11%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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