Grilled Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Sausage & Shrimp Kabobs Recipe
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Grilled Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Sausage & Shrimp Kabobs

By: al fresco All Natural 
"Grill these sausage and vegetable skewers and serve with a side of couscous."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • For the skewers
  • 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
  • 1/2 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 large red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 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
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  • Lime Marinade
  • 2 limes, fresh, juice both, grate one
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, fresh, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 5 cloves garlic, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar
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  • Saffron Couscous
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 ounces Israeli couscous
  • 1/2 cup white onion, diced 1/4 inch
  • 1 teaspoon saffron
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3 1/4 cups boiling water

Directions

  1. Lime Marinade: Combine all ingredients in food processor. Puree until fine. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine olive oil, green, red, & orange peppers. Coat vegetables well and pre-grill for 5-7 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Footnotes

  • Serving Suggestion: Serve skewers over couscous, garnish with freshly grated lime rind.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 551 | Total Fat: 19.5g | Cholesterol: 158mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2012 by TAWNEY112 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Yum! My hubby loves Chorizo and these were a huge hit! I love that you can mix up different...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2012 by superhotmama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
yum! we used the Sweet Italian (couldn't find the Chipotle Chorizo in our store) and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2012 by WickedCreations Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Superb!!! This is a great bbq idea-loved it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2012 by CHEFJULIE1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I liked the thick marinade that went on these kabobs. They have a good contrast of flavors...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2012 by Nashville Nosher Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I think my favorite part of this recipe is DEFINITELY the marinade. Soooo tasty! The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2012 by *~Lissa~* Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The marinade is tasty, I even added some pineapple juice to it. I added mushrooms to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2012 by Cookin Up A Storm Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe was a good one. The kabobs and the marinade were very good. The couscous was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2012 by PEGGIANNE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this was very good. I'm not a fan of cous-cous though
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2012 by pelicangal Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We really liked this recipe. I changed up the veggies a little to use what I had on hand. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2012 by lovestohost Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I'm not a fan of sausage, in general, (though I did eat a few pieces and enjoyed the grilled...

 

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