Portuguese Prawn And Chorizo Recipe

Name: Portuguese Prawn And Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil; 500 g uncooked medium king prawns, shelled; 2 chorizo sausages, sliced thinly (300g in weight); 1 large red onion, sliced finely (about 300g in weight); 2 medium red capsicums, sliced finely (about 400g in weight); 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 250 g asparagus, thin stemmed, trimmed; 1 green onion, sliced thinly; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 -2 teaspoon sugar, depending on taste

Servings: persons

olive oil
500 g uncooked medium king prawns, shelled
2 chorizo sausages, sliced thinly (300g in weight)
1 large red onion, sliced finely (about 300g in weight)
2 medium red capsicums, sliced finely (about 400g in weight)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/2 lemon, juice of
250 g asparagus, thin stemmed, trimmed
1 green onion, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon sugar, depending on taste

1
Combine the 3 tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey and lemon juice in a screw top jar, shake well to combine.
2
In a wok or large fry pan heat a small amount of oil, cook chorizo until paprika oil starts to release from the sausage. Add onion to pan and cook for a couple of Min's.
3
Add prawns, half the dressing, tomato paste, lemon juice and paprika cook until prawns are pink.
4
Add asparagus, green onion, sugar and parsley, cook until asparagus is just tender and it is heated through.
5
Makes for a light meal for 4 or to make it more substantial serve with green salad and crusty bread.
6
It is a very versatile dish in the sense you can use up what ever veg you have in your fridge add as much or as little as you like.

252

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil, 500 g uncooked medium king prawns, shelled, 2 chorizo sausages, sliced thinly (300g in weight), 1 large red onion, sliced finely (about 300g in weight), and more.

Yes, Portuguese Prawn And Chorizo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Portuguese Prawn And Chorizo

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Variations & substitutions

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