Spicy Shrimp And Chorizo Kebabs

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 large garlic cloves, thickly sliced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
• 2 tablespoons pure chile powder (like ancho)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 8 links chorizo sausage, sliced 1/2-inch thick (1/2 lb.)

Recipe

• 1 on a cutting board, using the flat side of a chef's knife, mash the garlic and salt to a coarse paste. add the caraway seeds and finely chop them. transfer to a large bowl and stir in the chile powder and olive oil. add the shrimp and toss to coat.
• 2 meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. add the chorizo and cook over high heat for 5 minutes. drain and pat dry. let cool slightly.
• 3 tuck a chorizo slice in the crook of a shrimp and thread onto a skewer; the shrimp should be attached at both ends. push it to the end of the skewer and repeat with 2 more shrimp and chorizo. using more skewers, repeat with remaining shrimp and chorizo.
• 4 grill kebabs over a hot fire, turing once or twice, until charred and the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. do not over cook. serve immediately.