Smoky Paprika Cheese Skewers Food

PORK, POTATO AND GOAT CHEESE SKEWERS WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Place the orange juice in a small saucepan and cook over high heat until thickened and reduced to 3 tablespoons. Transfer the reduced juice to a blender, add the honey, vinegar, mustard, zest, paprika, salt and pepper and blend until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified.
• Cover potatoes with cold water in a medium saucepan and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until a small knife inserted into the potato comes out without any resistance. Drain and let cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, slice each potato in half lengthwise then slice each half into 1/4-inch thick slices
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer. Season pork on both sides with salt and pepper, place into the pan and cook until golden brown and a crust has formed, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the tenderloin over and transfer the pan to the oven and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the tenderloin registers 150 degrees F. Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Slice the tenderloin half lengthwise then slice each half crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• Place 1 slice of pork onto a large platter, top with a potato, then a piece of the goat cheese then another slice of pork, then stick a skewer through. Drizzle with some of the Smoked Paprika vinaigrette. Sprinkle each with a little more of the smoked paprika and some of the chopped parsley.

SMOKY PAPRIKA CHEESE SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine shallot, oil, spices and a small pinch of salt, if you like. (Most grilling cheese is already pretty salty; taste it first.) Add cheese and gently toss to evenly coat.
• Heat the grill to high. While the grill is heating, pierce marinated cheese onto metal skewers or pre-soaked wooden skewers (see Tip), about 3 to 4 per skewer. Reserve any leftover marinade at the bottom of bowl.
• When the grill is hot, brush the grates lightly with oil and add the skewers. Cook, rotating them carefully every few minutes, until evenly browned and slightly charred in places, about 3 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and brush with remaining marinade. Serve immediately.

SMOKED PAPRIKA PRAWN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak the skewers in a bowl of water for 10 mins. Meanwhile, peel the prawns, leaving the tails intact, and devein. To do this, run a sharp knife down the back, making a tiny incision just enough to remove the visible black vein. Wash the prawns and pat dry with kitchen paper.
• In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic, cumin, oregano, lemon zest and 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the prawns and leave to marinate for 15 mins at room temperature. Then skewer a prawn onto each stick.
• Heat the remaining oil in a roomy frying pan and fry the prawns for 3-4 mins, turning halfway through until just cooked. You may need to do this in batches. Season, squeeze over some lemon juice and serve.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE SKEWERS WITH SMOKY PAPRIKA GLAZE

Steps:

• Whisk oil, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, Sherry wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper in medium bowl to blend for glaze. Transfer half of glaze to small bowl and reserve for serving.
• Alternately thread shrimp, sausage pieces, cherry tomatoes, and sections of onion wedges on each of 6 long metal skewers. Arrange skewers on large rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made up to 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill skewers and bowls of glaze separately.
• Coat grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush skewers on both sides with glaze from 1 bowl. Grill until shrimp are opaque in center, turning and brushing occasionally with more glaze, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Arrange skewers on platter. Serve with remaining bowl of glaze.
• * Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from latienda.com.

SMOKY CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• You need 15 skewers: if wooden, soak in water for 10 mins. Cut chicken into 3cm pieces and place in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, the spices, garlic and vinegar, toss well and season. You can do this up to a day before and refrigerate.
• Thread 2-3 pieces on each skewer. Pour remaining oil in a frying pan or rub onto a griddle pan. Get the pan hot and sear the chicken for 3-4 mins on each side - you may have to do this in batches, keeping the cooked skewers warm in a low oven. Serve with smoky aïoli if you like.