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Shrimp-and-Chorizo Tortas

Name: Shrimp-and-Chorizo Tortas
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 3/4 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1/2 pound fresh Mexican chorizo, casing removed and meat crumbled; 3/4 cup minced red onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Salt; Pepper; Toasted kaiser rolls, for serving; Mayonnaise, for serving; Lettuce, thinly sliced tomato and avocado, for serving

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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. Slideshow: More Sandwich Recipes

By

Justin Chapple

Updated on April 1, 2015

Shrimp-and-Chorizo Tortas — Photo: © Con Poulos

Total Time:

30 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 pound fresh Mexican chorizo, casing removed and meat crumbled
3/4 cup minced red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt
Pepper
Toasted kaiser rolls, for serving
Mayonnaise, for serving
Lettuce, thinly sliced tomato and avocado, for serving

Directions

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.