Shrimp and Chorizo-Infused Pasta Cookup
Ready to whip up a scrumptious shrimp sauce? Whether you're craving Spanish chorizo or Portuguese chouriso, this recipe has got you covered! But fret not if you don't have them on hand; there are plenty of options to switch it up.
Andouille, kielbasa, or even Mexican chorizo? Their smoky flavors will make the perfect pair with the sweet shrimp. Looking for something a bit different? Try linguica or andouillette for an added twists! Or, if you're not a fan of spiciness, you can go for salami.
Here's what you'll need:- 1 pound medium shrimp, shells removed- Salt and pepper to taste- 4-5 tablespoons olive oil- 1/4 pound of your chosen sausage, chopped coarse- 1 garlic clove, minced- 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped- Red pepper flakes- 1 pound linguine- 1/3 cup chopped parsley and chives
Boil some water and season your shrimp with salt and pepper. In a skillet, cook your sausage with 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, followed by the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer while you cook the pasta.
Cook the linguine until just before it's done, then add the shrimp and tomato sauce to the pot. Crank up the heat and cook for about 2 minutes, adding pasta water as needed. Drizzle in extra oil and add herbs before serving.
Enjoy a glass of Chateau Pradeaux Bandol Rosé alongside your dish for the perfect pairing!
- This recipe yielding approximately 4 servings includes 1 pound of uncategorized sausage, such as Andouille, kielbasa, Mexican chorizo, linguica, or andouillette, that will be added to the shrimp, garlic, tomatoes, and nutritious olive oil.
- The instructions require you to cook the shrimp, seasoned with salt and pepper, separately from the sausage, garlic, tomatoes, and tossed with the linguine, forming the base of our recipe.
- The shrimp sauce includes 4-5 tablespoons of tablespoons of olive oil, 1 garlic clove (minced), 2 ripe tomatoes (finely chopped), and optional red pepper flakes for an enhanced spiciness.
- After draining the cooked linguine, combine it with the shrimp, tomato sauce mixture, drizzling extra olive oil and adding chopped parsley and chives just before serving for a delightful final touch.
