Spanish Shrimp and Chorizo Recipe

Southern Spain is the home of the best chorizo recipes, and some of them are quite innovative. We know that it might sound weird, but chorizo and seafood are a great pairing, and one of the recipes that prove it is the shrimp and chorizo recipe. It is a fast and easy recipe to make, and the result is one of the most delicious chorizo sausage recipes.

📝 Ingredients

• 500 g shrimp
• 500 g Spanish chorizo
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 onion
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable or beef broth
• 3 ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (100ml) tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Chop the onion into small cubes and mince...: Chop the onion into small cubes and mince the garlic. Set aside. Do the same with the ripe tomatoes.
2. 2Clean the shrimp if necessary, removing any inedible...: Clean the shrimp if necessary, removing any inedible parts.
3. 3Put the shrimp in a bowl, pour salt,...: Put the shrimp in a bowl, pour salt, pepper, and paprika, and move it around so every shrimp gets coated with the seasoning. Set aside.
4. 4Chop the Spanish chorizo into slices or small...: Chop the Spanish chorizo into slices or small cubes. Set aside for a bit.
5. 5In a pan place the tablespoon of olive...: In a pan place the tablespoon of olive oil (you can use a little more if necessary). Heat it on the stove to medium heat.
6. 6Once it's hot, sear the shrimp on both...: Once it's hot, sear the shrimp on both sides. It should take 2 minutes per side. After that remove them from the pan and set them aside.
7. 7Add the chorizo pieces and cook for about...: Add the chorizo pieces and cook for about 5 minutes or until it gets crispy on the outside.
8. 8Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and...: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook for 5 more minutes.
9. 9Pour the broth, ripe tomatoes, tomato sauce, and...: Pour the broth, ripe tomatoes, tomato sauce, and more seasoning into the pan. Cook for 5 more minutes.
10. 10Stir everything and add the cooked shrimp again...: Stir everything and add the cooked shrimp again for 1 minute.
11. 11Once the chorizo and shrimp are warm and...: Once the chorizo and shrimp are warm and the sauce is thick, you can serve the dish.