Description
Perfectly seasoned shrimp and Chorizo come together in this easy skillet shrimp recipe that takes on a South-of-Spain twist! Cooks in 20 minutes. Perfect as a hefty tapas (appetizer), or turn in into dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined, tail can remain on (if shrimp is frozen, see note re thawing below)
- Salt and Pepper
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 7 Oz Spanish Chorizo (a little more if you like, and you can use cooked mild Chorizo or hot Chorizo), sliced
- Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil
- 1 summer squash, halved then sliced (half moons)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 small hot pepper such as jalapeno pepper, optional
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper and the remaining spices. Toss to make sure shrimp is well coated with the spice mixture. Set aside for now.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high. Add Chorizo and brown on both sides (about 4 minutes or so as Chorizo is already cooked.) Remove Chorizo to a side plate for now.
- In the same skillet, add a little extra virgin olive oil if needed (there should be a bit of Chorizo fat in skillet already thought). Add summer squash to the heated skillet. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and sear undisturbed for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side. Turn over and sear another 2 minutes on the other side until nicely colored. Transfer squash to the plate of Chorizo for now.
- In the same skillet, now add a little extra virgin olive oil and tilt skillet to make sure the bottom is well coated. Be sure oil is well-heated until shimmering but not smoking. Now, add the shrimp (shrimp should sizzle upon contact.) Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp flesh starts to turn a little pink, but still not quite fully cooked (about 3 minutes or so depending on size of shrimp.) Return the Chorizo and squash to the skillet. Toss to combine. Cook another 3 minutes or until shrimp turns fully pink and tails turn a bright red.
- Transfer the contents of the shrimp skillet to a large serving platter. Squeeze 1/2 lemon on top, and add sliced red onions and hot peppers (if using). Garnish with fresh parsley.
- You can serve as tapas (appetizer) with your bread of choice. Or turn it into dinner with a side of rice or your favorite grain.
Notes
- How to Thaw Shrimp: place frozen shrimp in a large colander in your sink and run cold water over them for 5 minutes or so. Be sure to toss the shrimp a bit so that all of it is exposed to the water.
- Alternatives to Spanish Chorizo: If cooked Spanish Chorizo is not available to you, you can use a different kind of sausage including Mexican Chorizo or Andouille sausage. Both will work well in this recipe (be sure to adjust cooking time if sausage is raw), although they will provide a different kind of flavor profile. Remember that other types of sausage will come in raw form and will require that you cook them well. You can still cook them in the same way in the skillet, but allow more time until you sausage is well browned and fully cooked through.You may also discard some of the cooking fat before moving to next step.
- Recommended for this recipe: all-natural smoked paprika; organic ground cumin; and our Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil (from organically grown and processed Koroneiki olives)
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- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Mediterranean