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Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo on Skewers
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 6
From Martha Stewart Living, July 2009.
Ingredients:
24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact (about 2 lbs)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 lime, cut into wedges
8 ounces chorizo sausage, links cut on the bias into sixteen 1 inch pieces
2 hass avocadoes, halved, pitted, peeled, wedged
coarse salt & fresh ground pepper
Directions:
1. Soak 8 wooden skewers in water to prepare them for the grill.
2. Toss shrimp, garlic, oil, and lime juice in a large baking dish. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Thread 3 shrimp and 2 slices of chorizo onto each skewer, alternating pieces. Season with salt.
4. Grill until shrimp are opaque and chorizo is slightly softened, about 3 minutes per side.
5. Arrange avocados on a platter. Squeeze lime wedges over avocados and season with salt and pepper. Serve with shrimp and chorizo skewers.
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