Scallops & Chorizo with Cabbage & Peas

This sort of recipe is up there with one of my favourites when I'm not in the mood to cook! I get some days when there is nothing nicer than putting on the radio in my kitchen and playing with spices and building flavours grinding and toasting. But then, there are some days when I want something really tasty but quick. This took about 15 minutes to make and looks like it took a lot longer.

Having Spanish friends, I nearly always have some chorizo in the fridge which is fantastic for a speedy hit of flavour. Teamed with cabbage (for that Irish cabbage and bacon kind of thing) and pan fried scallops is right up my street. I think you would agree!

Ingredients:                  (Serves 2)

80g chorizo, sliced
half small savoy cabbage, shredded
100g garden peas
2 spring onions (scallions) sliced
10 scallops
1 clove garlic, sliced

Method:

Boiling some water. In a large pan, either steam or boil the cabbage. Half way through cooking, add the peas. Drain and cover to keep warm.

Fry the chorizo in a dry pan (it will produce its own oil) and in a separate pan add a tbsp. oil and a small knob of butter. Then add the garlic and scallops and cook quickly on a high heat. They should only take about 1 minute each side.

Assemble by adding the chorizo and spring onions to the cooked vegetables and putting on a plate. Top with the scallops and drizzle any remaining butter over the top. A grind of black pepper is all you need to serve! Delicious!