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Seared Scallops with Lemon and Chorizo
Seared Scallops with Lemon and Chorizo
By Morrisons
Published on 13 January 2021
This tasty starter for two is super-special. Serve it up on date night with a little crusty bread to mop up all the juices.Time and servings
10 minsTotal time
2Servings
5 minsPrep time
5 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 6 scallops, approximately 180-200g
- 1 tsp of fresh coriander, washed and chopped
- 1 lemon, washed, juice of half, rest cut into wedges
- 50 g of chorizo cooking sausage, sliced
Method
Step 1
Heat a heavy-based frying pan over a medium to high heat and cook the chorizo for 1-1½ minutes on each side until crisp then transfer, using a slotted spoon, to a plate and set aside.Step 2
Add the scallops to the pan to cook in the chorizo oil for 1 minute on each side until opaque. Return the chorizo to the pan and squeeze over the lemon juice. Stir to combine then remove from the heat and spoon on to plates. Scatter with coriander, season with black pepper and serve with lemon wedges.