Description
Warm Shrimp & Chorizo Salad is a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines succulent shrimp with spicy chorizo and fresh vegetables, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, etc.)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and cook the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the sliced chorizo to the skillet and cook for another 4-5 minutes until it starts to brown and release oils.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper and cherry tomatoes, sautéing for about 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked shrimp, chorizo, sautéed vegetables, and mixed greens. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, and toss gently. Top with avocado slices and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Assemble the salad just before serving to maintain freshness.
- For added spice, consider including jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg