Chorizo Bites with Smoked Paprika and Piquillo Pepper Aioli

Name: Chorizo Bites with Smoked Paprika and Piquillo Pepper Aioli
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cuisine: european
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

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Total: 15 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min

Total: 15 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min

Ingredients

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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

Directions

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.