Spicy Garlic Shrimp & Chorizo Tapas 🦐🌶️✨

 New Recipe: Spicy Garlic Shrimp & Chorizo Tapas 🦐🌶️✨

Ingredients:

• For the tapas base:

  • 200g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 150g Spanish chorizo, sliced into thin rounds
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Juice of 1 lemon

• For garnish:

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges
  • Crusty bread slices for serving

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the shrimp and chorizo:

   • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt.

2. Cook the chorizo:

   • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo slices and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3. Sauté the garlic and spices:

   • Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Toss in the sliced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant (do not let it burn).
   • Add smoked paprika and chili flakes, stirring quickly to combine.

4. Cook the shrimp:

   • Add the shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat in the garlic and spices. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

5. Combine and flavor:

   • Return the crispy chorizo to the skillet. Stir in the lemon juice and cook for an additional minute to combine flavors.

6. Garnish and serve:

   • Transfer the shrimp and chorizo mixture to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread slices for dipping.

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Optional Variations:

• Add a splash of dry white wine or sherry for extra depth.
• Substitute shrimp with squid rings or scallops for a seafood variation.
• For a vegetarian option, replace chorizo with roasted red peppers and mushrooms.