Shrimp Recipes: Chorizo With Shrimp, Clams And Mussels

Chorizo With Shrimp, Clams And Mussels

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. chorizo sausage
• 4 Tbsps olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp shallots, chopped fine
• 6 x shrimp peeled, and deveined- tail on 21/25's
• 6 x fresh mussels, cleaned
• 6 x clams, soaked and washed
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 3 Tbsps chopped Italian parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Basil cress for garnish

Cooking Procedures:

• Preheat a sauté pan with olive oil more than medium heat.
• Remove the meat from the chorizo sausage and add to the hot pan.
• Add the shallots and minced garlic and continue to cook for approx. 5-7 minutes.
• Add the fresh clams and cover for two minutes.
• Add the shrimp, mussels and deglaze the pan with white wine.
• Cover the sauté pan and continue to cook until the clams and mussels open.
• Add the fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and discard any unopened mussels or clams.
• Divide the sausage and seafood onto two plates and garnish using the fresh basil cress.
• Serve whilst hot with crusty bread.