Pan-Seared Shrimp with Hot Chorizo Butter

SERVINGS: 4

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•MAKE-AHEAD

Chorizo makes this shrimp smoky and moderately hot. The spectacular Spanish paprika called pimentón picante adds another layer of smoke and spice.

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2 hot chorizo sausages (5 ounces)
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
2 scallions, coarsely chopped
3/4 teaspoon pimentón picante (see Note) or hot paprika
Salt
1 3/4 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons water
Lemon wedges and crusty bread, for serving

In a small saucepan, cover the chorizo with water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes, then drain. Thinly slice 1 of the sausages and finely chop the other.
In a medium bowl, blend the butter with the scallions, pimentón and chopped chorizo and season with salt.
In a large skillet, cook the sliced chorizo over very low heat until the fat is rendered, about 4 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook over moderate heat until barely pink, about 2 minutes per side. Add the brandy, tip the skillet and, using a long match, carefully ignite the brandy. When the flames die down, add the chorizo butter and cook, stirring, until just melted, about 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the water to make a creamy sauce.
Transfer the shrimp and sauce to a shallow serving dish and garnish with the lemon wedges. Serve at once with crusty bread.

Make Ahead The chorizo butter can be frozen for up to 1 month. Notes Pimentón picante can be mail-ordered from the Spanish Table, 206-682-2827; www.tablespan.com

Suggested Pairing

A light, fruity rosé with good acidity is the best counterbalance to the spicy and smoky flavors in this dish.

Pan-Seared Shrimp with Hot Chorizo Butter

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