Lamb, Roasted Shallot and Chorizo Skewers with Rioja Vinaigrette
- 1 bottle Rioja wine
- 1/4 cup red vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 head garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 cup olive oil
- 4 rosemary sprigs
- 2 pound lamb loin, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound chorizo, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 16 small shallots, roasted
- 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 2 hours
- In a medium stainless steel saucepan reduce the wine to 1/4 cup.
- Place the syrup in a blender and add the vinegar, mustard, and honey and blend until combined.
- With the motor running slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, rosemary and lamb and marinate for 4 to 6 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the grill.
- Thread the lamb cubes, chorizo and roasted shallots on the skewers and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for mediumrare doneness.
- Arrange on platter and drizzle with vinaigrette.
rioja wine, red vinegar, mustard, honey, olive oil, salt, garlic, olive oil, rosemary sprigs, lamb loin, chorizo, shallots, bamboo skewers
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/lamb-roasted-shallot-and-chorizo-skewers-with-rioja-vinaigrette-recipe.html (may not work)