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scallops on a pea puree

Scallops with Chorizo and Pea Purée

Amanda
Pan seared scallops on a pea puree with chorizo.
5 from 34 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine British, French
Servings 4
Calories 202 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 12 cleaned scallops
  • 600 g frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoon creme fraiche
  • 2 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
  • 50 g Chorizo chopped
  • truffle oil optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the peas in boiling water for a few minutes until tender and drain.
  • Blend the peas with the creme fraiche and season to taste.
  • Heat a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the Chorizo until coloured then set aside.
  • In the Chorizo pan add the butter and heat over a medium/high heat before adding the scallops for 1 minute each side.
  • Pile the scallops over the pea puree then scatter Chorizo over. Drizzle a little truffle oil over if liked.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 16gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 9gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1337IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chorizo, pan seared, scallops
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