Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound Spanish chorizo, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
  • 20 (6-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 lemons, cut into small wedges

Method

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, paprika and olive oil.
  • Set aside
  • Put a slice chorizo into the curve of a shrimp.
  • Thread a skewer through the shrimp starting at the tail and working your way up through the chorizo into the shrimp.
  • Repeat with remaining shrimp and chorizo.
  • Pour half of the marinade on the bottom of a large baking dish and spread out to evenly coat the bottom of the dish.
  • Put the finished skewers on top and brush the remaining marinade evenly over the top of the skewers.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Season the skewers with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Grill the skewers for 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove from the grill to a serving platter and serve with lemon wedges.