CHORIZO BITES WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA AND PIQUILLO PEPPER AIOLI

Chorizo Bites with Smoked Paprika and Piquillo Pepper Aioli image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 canned piquillo peppers
1/2 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
Zest of 1 lime
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces Spanish chorizo, sliced 1/3-inch thick
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

1. Place the mayonnaise, peppers, paprika, and lime zest into a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook the chorizo in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, in batches, until lightly brown, about 1 minute on each side.
3. Spread the aioli onto a plate and place the chorizo over top. Garnish with cilantro and serve. Alternatively, smear the aioli onto a platter and set toothpick-speared chorizo slices over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367, Fat 33 grams, SaturatedFat 9.5 grams, Cholesterol 55 milligrams, Sodium 1364 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 14 grams