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Shrimp and Chorizo Sauté
Recipes
Shrimp and Chorizo Sauté
4 servings
15 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2 links cured chorizo sausage (about 3 oz)
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¾ lb peeled/deveined large shrimp, tails on (thawed, if needed)
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Steps

    1. Cut chorizo in half lengthwise; then slice thinly. Slice onion thinly (about 2 cups). Cut jalapeño in half (remove seeds); chop jalapeño finely.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add chorizo, onions, jalapeño, and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring often, or until onions begin to soften.
    3. Add shrimp (wash hands) and paprika; cook 3–4 minutes, stirring often, or just until shrimp are pink and opaque. Serve immediately.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 310, Total Fat 23g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 135mg, Sodium 850mg, Total Carb 6g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 2g, Protein 19g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 10%, Iron 6%