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Island Shrimp and Chorizo

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It is very important to soak the wooden skewers in water, or they will burn on the grill. Devein the shrimp on the back side for a good appearance.

See how to devein shrimp.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup dark rum
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 pound large shrimp (about 24-26), tails left on, peeled and deveined
4 chorizo (Spanish or Mexican pork sausages), 1/4 pound each, cut into 3 pieces each
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and each cut into six 1-inch squares
3 limes, halved, for serving

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Soak six 10-inch wooden skewers in water for 6 to 8 hours.

    Step 2

    2. For the marinade, combine the rum, pineapple juice, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, and minced garlic in a bowl. Add the shrimp, sausages, and red peppers, coating well in the marinade. Cover, set aside and let rest for 20 minutes.

    Step 3

    3. Thread each skewer with (in order) a shrimp, a pepper, a shrimp, a sausage, a shrimp, a pepper, a sausage, a shrimp.

    Step 4

    4. Grill the skewers over hot coals, about 3 inches from the heat source, for 2 minutes per side. (Turn them over carefully.)

    Step 5

    5. Serve each skewer with a lime half.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 469 calories
9g carbohydrates
34g protein
32g fat
181mg cholesterol.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness
Richmond
Va.
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