Sherried Chorizo

This chorizo tapas recipe is incredibly easy and quick to make and is packed full of flavour. Use spicy chorizos for a fiery kick, accompanied with fino de Jerez sherry. The flavour combination works really well and creates great tapas for the summer.

Makes 6 tapas

3 chorizo sausages

1 Spanish onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, chopped

Half teaspoon hot paprika

250ml (half pint) fino de Jerez sherry

Parsley

Cracked black pepper

Olive oil

Method:

Lightly fry the onion in olive oil until it begins to brown.

Meanwhile, slice the chorizo into half-inch pieces, and add to the softened onions in the pan. 
Fry for a further couple of minutes.
Add the garlic, paprika and sherry to the onion and chorizo and cook until the sherry is reduced.
Add a cup of warm water then simmer for 10 minutes.

When the mixture has thickened add the parsley, season with pepper and stir well.

Serve on tapas plates with fresh crusty bread and peppered vine tomatoes with olive oil.

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