Portuguese Chouriço and Peas (Easy 15-Minute Side Dish)
Smoky Portuguese chouriço, sweet peas, garlic and butter come together in this easy 15-minute side dish. Perfect with steak, Sunday dinner or your holiday meal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 Portuguese chouriço diced
- 1 shallot or small onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add diced chouriço and cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned and crispy.
- Add shallot or onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and paprika and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in ¼ cup chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
- Add frozen peas directly to the pan and toss to coat in the chouriço oils. Cover and cook for 4–5 minutes until the peas are tender
- Remove the lid and allow any excess liquid to evaporate. Add butter and toss until glossy. Taste for salt and add if needed
- Season with black pepper, garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use smoked chouriço.
Taste before adding salt because the chouriço and broth are already seasoned.
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