Garlic Chorizo Shrimp

The chorizo garlic shrimp is served in a bowl big enough for sharing with all your friends and family at your table.

5 from 1 vote

Garlic Chorizo Shrimp, inspired by my recent travels to Spain, is super easy to make and even easier to love because it's so freakin' delicious!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Spanish

Servings: people

Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Whole Shrimp peeled & de-veined
½ cup Minced Garlic
½ cup Spanish Chorizo sliced
3 tbsp Jamón Fat or bacon fat
2-3 Dried Cayenne Peppers
1 medium Lemon juiced
Kosher Salt to taste
Chopped Parsley for garnish
Toasted Bread for serving

Instructions

Preheat a medium high heat fire (around 350F) for direct cooking. Add a cast iron skillet to the fire about 1 minute before cooking.
First, add your jamón fat to melt in the skillet.
Next, add the sliced Spanish chorizo to cook for 2-3 minutes.
Pull out the chorizo and add then minced garlic and let it brown for 90 seconds.
Once the garlic is browned, add all of your shrimp to the skillet (make sure to not overcrowd the pan), season with cayenne peppers, salt & pepper then cook for about 90 seconds on the first side.
Flip the shrimp over and then deglaze the skillet with lemon juice.
Stir in the chorizo and continue to cook the shrimp for another 1-2 minutes until fully done. When the shrimp are done, pull the whole skillet off the fire to cool.
Garnish the skillet with chopped parsley and crusted bread. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

EASIEST WAY TO DEVEIN A SHRIMP

Grab a small paring knife and slice a shallow line down the back of the shrimp. Use the tip of the knife to pull out the vein, or just rinse it off under cold water. It’s super quick and makes sure your shrimp cook evenly every time.

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