Best 6 Shrimp And Spanish Chorizo Bites Recipes

SHRIMP AND CHORIZO BITES

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with a little olive oil and dress with salt, pepper, thyme and lemon zest
• Skewer the shrimp near the tail end then thread a slice of chorizo with cut sides facing out, nesting the chorizo in the natural curve of the shrimp
• Heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter into it
• Add garlic and swirl for a minute or 2 then remove
• Add the shrimp and chorizo bites and cook until the chorizo is crisp and the shrimp are pink and opaque
• Douse pan with sherry and lemon juice, and sprinkle with green onions to serve

ONE PAN SPANISH CHORIZO & SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place the shelled shrimp in a bowl, season with the salt, pepper and paprika and toss to ensure they are all evenly coated in the spices.
• Heat the oil in a pan on medium high heat. Add in the shrimp and sear for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate.
• Add the chopped chorizo to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until the chorizo slices are golden and slightly crispy. Add the diced onion and garlic to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
• Add the chicken stock, cherry tomatoes, canned tomatoes and paprika to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften and the sauce has thickened.
• Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and stir to coat them in the sauce. Leave to cook for another minute until the shrimp are warmed through. Remove the pan from the heat and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

SHRIMP AND SPANISH CHORIZO BITES RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic, oregano, vinegar, Sherry, and 1/4 cup of the olive oil; toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Skewer one shrimp and one round of chorizo onto wooden toothpicks or skewers. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and chorizo. Working in batches, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place a few skewers into the pan and sear on both sides until the shrimp are cooked through and the chorizo is lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and garnish with the parsley. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)

Steps:

• Slice garlic thinly. Season shrimp with kosher salt and paprika. Mix to coat.
• Heat garlic and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until garlic starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and increase heat to high. Toss and turn shrimp with tongs until starting to curl but still undercooked, about 2 minutes. Pour in sherry. Cook, stirring continuously, until sauce comes up to a boil and shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley with a spoon.

ONE-POT SPANISH-STYLE SHRIMP AND CHORIZO PASTA

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.

SPANISH SHRIMP WITH CHORIZO

Steps:

• In small pan place chorizo. Cover with water and bring to boil. Simmer for 2 minutes.
• Drain water from chorizos. Cut chorizo into 1/4 inch slices, at a bit of an angle.
• In a bowl combine butter, shallots, parsley, smoked paprika, and sweet/hot paprika. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• In large saute pan, add sliced chorizo and fry up on both sides. About 2minutes per side. Increase heat to high and add shrimp to pan and cook until shrimp are starting to turn pink, but not thoroughly cooked.
• Remove pan from stove and add brandy. Place back on stove and cook high until alcohol evaporates, about 1 minute.
• Add butter mixture to pan and cook until all is melted and shrimp are cooked and hot.
• Serve shrimp immediately.
• You may serve over hot rice or in a bowl so you can dip crusty bread into the sauce.
• Garnish with lemon.