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Shrimp with Chorizo

Shrimp with chorizo is startlingly simple, considering how impressive it is. Shrimp, smoky sausage, garlic, chile, and lemon come together in just about half an hour. Serve it as a main for 2, or share it as a tapas-style app.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 to 4 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 ounces Spanish chorizo, cut into 3/8 inch (1 cm) slices
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 14 ounces large raw shrimp, butterflied
  • 1 teaspoon chile pepper flakes
  • juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
  • Crusty bread and chargrilled lemon halves to serve

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until crisp and the oil is released, 4 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to move the chorizo to a bowl.
  2. Add the olive oil to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the garlic until just starting to color, about 1 minute.☞ TESTER TIP: If your chorizo does not release much oil after frying, you can add a few tablespoons olive oil to produce a nice amount of sauce to allow for dipping with the final dish.
  3. Increase the heat to high, stir in the shrimp and chile flakes and toss for 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and chorizo and toss until the shrimp are opaque, 1 to 3 minutes more.
  4. Sprinkle the zest and parsley over the shrimp and serve immediately with crusty bread and chargrilled lemon halves for squeezing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 366mg (122%) Sodium 1663mg (69%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3to 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 366mg 122%
Sodium 1663mg 69%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.