Pan-Seared Spanish Chorizo with Garlic and Smoked Paprika

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A sizzling dish featuring spicy Spanish chorizo pan-seared with garlic and smoked paprika to bring out its deep, smoky flavors. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, pairs Spanish chorizo sausage, garlic cloves, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Spanish cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice 250 g Spanish chorizo sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Peel and finely mince 3 garlic cloves.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chorizo slices in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until edges are crisp and browned.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add the minced 3 garlic cloves and 1 tsp smoked paprika to the pan, stirring constantly for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and the paprika coats the chorizo.
  4. Step 4: Season with 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper and remove from heat. Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving warm.

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