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How to Make Grilled Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Sausage & Shrimp Kabobs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing beats the smell of a sizzling grill on a warm summer day, and these Grilled Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Sausage & Shrimp Kabobs are the perfect way to celebrate the season. Packed with bold flavors and a touch of smoky heat, these kabobs are a surefire hit at any backyard BBQ or outdoor gathering.

Combining tender chicken sausage with succulent shrimp, these kabobs are a protein-packed delight. The secret to their irresistible flavor lies in the chipotle and chorizo seasoning, wh...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package al fresco® Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Sausage, sliced on the bias 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 pound shrimp, deveined
  • 1 cup pineapple, fresh, 1-inch chunks
  • ½ large green pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • ½ large red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ large orange pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small zucchini, cut 1/2 diameter slices
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime rind grated - & reserved for final garnish
  • 2 limes, fresh, juice both, grate one
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, fresh, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 5 cloves garlic, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 ounces Israeli couscous
  • ½ cup white onion, diced 1/4 inch
  • 1 teaspoon saffron
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 3 ¼ cups boiling water

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Lime Marinade: Combine all ingredients in food processor. Puree until fine. Set aside.
  • Saffron Couscous: Coat a medium sauce pan with olive oil and saute the Israeli couscous and white onion over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the Saffron, saute for an additional 2 minutes. Lower the heat and add the white wine. Slowly add the boiling water. Cover and cook for 12 minutes or until couscous is light and fluffy.
  • Combine olive oil, green, red, & orange peppers. Coat vegetables well and pre-grill for 5-7 minutes.
  • Assemble skewers; slide one piece al fresco Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Sausage onto skewer, followed by pineapple, green pepper, shrimp, orange pepper, zucchini, and red pepper. Repeat pattern until skewer is full. Marinate in lime marinade, refrigerated for 1 hour.
  • Grill over a medium high flame, use a pastry brush to baste skewers with any free lime marinade. Grill 5 - 7 minutes per side or until shrimp turn opaque in color.

    • Nutrition

    551 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 158mg
    • Sodium: 526mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 82mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 452mg

    Categories

    Grilled recipes
    Chipotle recipes
    Chorizo recipes
    Chicken sausage recipes