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Pan-Fried Scallops in Chorizo Butter Sauce
Pan-Fried Scallops in Chorizo Butter Sauce

Pan-Fried Scallops in Chorizo Butter Sauce

with Zesty Mash and Garlic Asparagus

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on July 23, 2024

These Pan-Fried Scallops in Chorizo Butter Sauce takes inspiration from classic restaurant dishes with a gourmet protein to bring a fine dining experience straight into your home!

Tags:
High Protein
Carb Smart
Allergens:
Milk
Molluscs

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total35 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

½ unit(s)

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Echalion Shallot

1 bunch(es)

Flat Leaf Parsley

150 grams

Asparagus

3 unit(s)

Garlic Clove**

60 grams

Diced Chorizo

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

20 grams

Unsalted Butter

(Contains: Milk)

200 grams

Scallops

(Contains: Molluscs May contain traces of: Crustaceans, Fish)

Not included in your delivery

125 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2378 kJ
Energy (kcal)568 kcal
Fat21.3 g
of which saturates10.1 g
Carbohydrate58.9 g
of which sugars8.2 g
Protein39.5 g
Salt4 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Zester
Large Saucepan
Baking Tray
Garlic Press
Small Bowl
Large Frying Pan
Pan
Colander

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Get Prepped
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 9. Bring a large saucepan of water with 1/2 tsp salt to the boil for the potatoes. 

Peel and chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks. Zest and halve the lemon (see ingredients for amount).

Halve, peel and chop the shallot into small pieces. Finely chop the parsley (stalks and all). 

Cook the Veg
2

When the pan of water is boiling, add the potatoes and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-20 mins. 

Meanwhile, trim the bottom 2cm from the asparagus and discard. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

Pop the asparagus and half the garlic onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. 

When the oven is hot, roast on the middle shelf until tender, 10-12 mins.

Make your Chorizo Sauce
3

Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).

Once hot, add the shallot and chorizo. Stir-fry until softened and browned, 4-5 mins. Add the remaining garlic and cook for 30 secs.

Squeeze in the juice of the lemon and allow it to evaporate. Stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and chicken stock paste. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until reduced by half, 2-3 mins.

Stir in the butter until melted, then remove from the heat. Stir through the parsley. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

Fry the Scallops
4

Drain the scallops. Pat dry with kitchen paper, then season with salt and pepper.

Return the (now empty) frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil (no need to clean).

When hot, add the scallops and cook until golden and piping hot, 3 mins on each side. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw shellfish. The scallops are cooked when opaque in the middle.

Finishing Touches
5

Once the scallops are cooked, add the chorizo butter sauce back to the pan. Heat until warmed through, 1 min.

Baste the scallops by gently spooning over the sauce, then remove from the heat. Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat.

Add a knob of butter and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir through a pinch of lemon zest.

Serve Up
6

Share the scallops between your plates, spooning over the chorizo butter sauce.

Serve the zesty mash and garlic asparagus alongside.

Enjoy!

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