Shrimp-and-Chorizo Tortas

Serving size:4
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Shrimp-and-Chorizo Tortas

For this supertasty sandwich, F&W’s Justin Chapple quickly sautés shrimp with chorizo and onion, then spoons them onto rolls and tops with tomato and avocado.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 3/4 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb fresh Mexican chorizo, casing removed and meat crumbled
  • 3/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • salt
  • pepper
  • toasted kaiser rolls, for serving
  • mayonnaise, for serving
  • lettuce, thinly sliced tomato and avocado, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the shrimp, chorizo, onion and garlic and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and the shrimp and chorizo are cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and 2 tablespoons of water and season with salt and pepper. Serve on toasted kaiser rolls with mayonnaise, lettuce and sliced tomato and avocado.

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Recipe Credit: Justin Chapple
Image Credit: Con Poulos