Scallops and Chorizo

Serves: to serve 6

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 20 mins

Ingredients

12 inches - chorizo sausage

6 - spring onions (scallions)

2 - red chillies

24 - scallops

2 tablespoons - honey

Directions

  1. Slice the chorizo into rounds about one-eighth-inch (3mm) thick. Trim and finely chop the scallions. Remove the seeds from the chillies and thickly slice the peppers. Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat dry with kitchen paper.
  2. Heat a heavy frying pan (skillet) over a high heat. Quickly fry the chorizo until it has browned and some of the juices are running, then add the spring onion and chilli and fry for 2-3 minutes. turning regularly.
  3. Add the scallops and fry for 2-3 minutes on either side or until cooked through. Remove the pan from the heat, drizzle the honey over the scallops and chorizo and stir to coat. Divide the scallops and chorizo among six and serve immediately with a chunk of locally made artisan bread.