Fried Chorizo With Herbs (Tapas)

From The Tapas Cookbook. Serves 6-8 as part of a tapas meal.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 25  ounces chorizo sausage (1 pound 9 ounces/700 g)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 4  tablespoons mixed fresh herbs, chopped

Directions

1. With a sharp knife, slice chorizo ¼-inch/5-mm thick.
2. Heat a large, heavy bottom skillet. Add the chorizo slices, without any additional fat, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until crisp and browned.
3. Remove chorizo from pan with slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels.
4. Heat the olive oil in the skillet over a medium-low heat. Add the chorizo slices, garlic, and herbs and cook stirring occasionally, until heated through.
5. Serve immediately.