Description
A show-stopping mix of sweet prawns and smoky chorizo, grilled to perfection in just minutes. Perfect as an impressive appetizer or quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) peeled, deveined prawns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 6 oz (170 g) Spanish chorizo, sliced into 1/4-inch coins
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Toss prawns with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice; marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Thread prawns and chorizo alternately onto soaked skewers.
- Cook over preheated grill or cast-iron pan at 400-450°F (204-232°C) until prawns are opaque and firm, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Rest skewers for 2 minutes; garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
Serve with garlicky aioli or cilantro-lime yogurt dip. For a fun presentation, stand skewers over a bed of coarse sea salt or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg