Fish and Portuguese Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 lb chorizo sausage, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups dry white wine or dry sherry
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2 lbs red snapper fillets, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 12 ounces linguine, cooked,drained,rinsed,and kept warm
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

Directions

1. 1

   Over medium heat, place large skillet; allow to get hot, but not smoking.

2. 2

   Add the oil; then add the sausage; saute, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes or until the sausage is browned.

3. 3

   Remove the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

4. 4

   Change the heat to low; add onion to the skillet.

5. 5

   Cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes or until onion is soft and golden.

6. 6

   Add in the garlic and red pepper flakes; toss for 1 minute.

7. 7

   Add in the chopped tomato and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

8. 8

   Add the wine and scrape the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan; increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil.

9. 9

   Boil the sauce for 1 minute.

10. 10

    Add the cooked sausage, raw shrimp, and red snapper fillet chunks.

11. 11

    Cook about 6 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the fish flakes.

12. 12

    Add the pasta; toss to coat and heat the pasta, about 1 minute.

13. 13

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

14. 14

    Serve on individual plates; sprinkle with parsley and mint.