Best 2 Cheesy Chorizo Shrimp Spaghetti Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Cheesy Chorizo Shrimp Spaghetti, a harmonious blend of bold flavors and textures. This tantalizing dish features succulent shrimp sautéed to perfection, nestled amidst a medley of tender spaghetti, smoky chorizo, and a luscious creamy cheese sauce. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, with the spicy chorizo adding a touch of heat, the succulent shrimp providing a burst of savory goodness, and the creamy cheese sauce enveloping it all in a velvety embrace. This recipe is a delightful treat for seafood lovers and cheese enthusiasts alike, and it's sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT SPANISH-STYLE SHRIMP AND CHORIZO PASTA



One-Pot Spanish-Style Shrimp and Chorizo Pasta image

Fideos are very thin noodles that are traditionally cooked right in the sauce, allowing them to soak up maximum flavor. Both angel hair pasta and capellini are great substitutes if you don't have access to Spanish fideos. To create a nutty, smoky layer, the noodles are first toasted with olive oil and chorizo. A good-quality bottled clam juice is important here, since it creates the briny broth that accentuates the shrimp and enhances the overall seafood flavor; the Bar Harbour brand has a very clean and naturally briny clam flavor.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     pastas, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
8 ounces fideos, angel hair pasta or capellini, broken into 3-inch pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 ounces Spanish chorizo, casing removed and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, quartered and sliced into thin wedges
2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
1 pound large shrimp, cleaned
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and pasta, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until pasta starts to turn golden, about 5 minutes (pasta will break up a bit during stirring).
  • Lower heat and add garlic, tomato paste and chorizo, and cook until tomato paste is lightly caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes. Add fennel, clam juice and 1 cup of water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over moderate heat until pasta has softened and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp, peas and Parmesan, cover and cook until shrimp is opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
  • Drizzle with oil and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 435, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1310 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHEESE GRITS WITH SHRIMP AND CHORIZO



Cheese Grits with Shrimp and Chorizo image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 oz. chorizo cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 cup quick-cooking grits or instant polenta
2 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2-cup grated Manchego cheese
freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh chives, optional

Steps:

  • Cook chorizo in a heavy, medium-size skillet over medium heat until it is crisp, two or three minutes. Transfer chorizo to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but a thin film of fat from the skillet.
  • Bring a quart of water and a half teaspoon salt to boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to low and cook about five minutes, whisking occasionally, until grits are thick and smooth. While grits are cooking, add a tablespoon of the butter to skillet and heat over medium-high until butter is foaming.
  • Cook shrimp in butter until just pink, turning once, about three minutes. Stir in chorizo and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds longer. Stir remaining tablespoon butter and cheese into grits and season with salt and pepper. Spoon grits into four warmed bowls and top with chorizo and shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with chives, if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh shrimp, chorizo, and spaghetti are essential for a delicious dish. Look for shrimp that are firm and have a slightly briny smell. Chorizo should be firm and have a deep red color. And use a good quality spaghetti that will hold its shape when cooked.
  • Cook the shrimp and chorizo separately: This will help to prevent the shrimp from overcooking and the chorizo from becoming too greasy.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: A sharp cheddar or Parmesan cheese will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
  • Don't crowd the pan when cooking the shrimp: If you overcrowd the pan, the shrimp will steam instead of sear.
  • Add the cooked shrimp and chorizo back to the pan with the sauce and spaghetti: This will help to warm them through and coat them in the sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: A sprinkling of fresh parsley or cilantro will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

This cheesy chorizo shrimp spaghetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of shrimp, chorizo, and cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and flavorful dinner, give this recipe a try!

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