Shrimp and Chorizo in Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Chorizo in Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound spicy Mexican chorizo, casing removed; 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet or Vidalia onion; 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning; 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 head garlic, peeled and finely chopped; Salt; 1 1/2 pounds peeled deveined shrimp (16/20 count); Crusty, chewy bread, for sopping

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound spicy Mexican chorizo, casing removed
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet or Vidalia onion
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head garlic, peeled and finely chopped
Salt
1 1/2 pounds peeled deveined shrimp (16/20 count)
Crusty, chewy bread, for sopping

1
In a medium straight-sided pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat and saute the chorizo and onions, breaking the chorizo up with a wooden spoon while cooking until it resembles ground beef.
2
Add the adobo, paprika and a few grinds of black pepper.
3
Cook until the fat is rendered and the onions are tender and cooked into the chorizo, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Add the remaining oil and the garlic and lower the heat to medium-low.
5
Let the flavors infuse over the low heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
6
Add the shrimp to the garlic oil, raise the heat slightly, and stir and turn to cook the shrimp evenly, 6 to 8 minutes.
7
Serve as an appetizer on toothpicks with crusty, chewy bread.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, 1 pound spicy Mexican chorizo, casing removed, 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet or Vidalia onion, 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Chorizo in Garlic Sauce 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.

Shrimp and Chorizo in Garlic Sauce

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