Friday 5 September 2014

Scallops, chorizo and pancetta

Scallop, chorizo and pancetta recipe
We all know I love scallops. Following my recent visit too Off The Wall bar and restaurant, many of you shared that you also have a passion for scallops in the comments. So I thought I would share one of my favourite scallop recipes with chorizo and pancetta, so that you too can make them at home.

This is the first time I have done a post like this so do let me know if you like it and would enjoy me doing more.


For the recipe you will need the following:
Scallop Recipe

It serves two as a main, four as a starter and it can be made at lightning speed (20 mins maximum).

So lets crack on, taking one large onion

Scallops recipe

1.Dice the onion into small chunks
Scallop recipe

2.Pour black truffle oil in a frying pan and heat on the hob on a low setting.

black truffle oil

3.Add the diced onion to the frying pan. 

Scallop recipe

4.Whilst the onion is cooking, dice 80 grams of chorizo. 
Chorizo recipe

5.Add the chorizo to the onion in the frying pan.
Chorizo recipes

6.Dice 80 grams of pancetta.

Pancetta

7.Add the pancetta to the pan. Cooking all three ingredients on a gentle heat for three to four minutes (or until browned).
Scallops recipe

Now if you are short of time you can speed up the process by buying pre-diced Chorizo and Pancetta. When I have time I prefer to do it myself using chorizo sausages rather than the thin slices.

As the ingredients cook the chorizo and truffle oil gives off a wonderful aroma, but be prepared it will fill the room/flat/house. The chorizo will release a wonderful orange oil too.

8.When heated through remove the onion, chorizo and pancetta into a bowl and set aside.  

Scallop recipe

Make sure you leave the wonderful juices that are left in the frying pan.

9.Taking the scallops from the fridge pat dry with a paper towel before you fry them.



Scallops

If serving as a starter one scallop per person is sufficient if using king scallops. You also have the option to halve them in two. As a main guests will need two king scallops or four halved scallops.

10.Add the scallops to the frying pan.

Scallop recipe

Cook for two minutes either side this is for king scallops. Thinner scallops will take less cooking time. At this point do not get distracted, otherwise the scallops will be overcooked and chewy. 

11.When cooked add the onion, chorizo and pancetta to the frying pan so the scallops soak up all the wonderful flavour. Only cook for 2 minutes max.

12.Whilst all ingredients are cooking, get two plates and add the salad leaves.




13.Dress the salad with the onion, chorizo and
pancetta. 


Scallop and pancetta salad

14.Finally plate the scallops.
Scallops recipe
You can pretend to all your guest you have been slaving over a hot stove and after all that hard work you need to sit down with good company and devour. Of course someone else needs to do the washing up too. 

For those of you amongst us who love spice you can add chilli to the above recipe with the onion, chorizo and pancetta.


Do you have any good recipes to share?

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19 comments:

  1. Oh wow Lucy that is a stunning plate of food and a yummy sounding recipe! You should definitely do more recipes in future! I love scallops but I've never cooked them, I don't get much opportunity to cook meat or fish as my husband is vegetarian, but this is so going on the list for when he's away! x

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    1. Scallops are a definite favourite. You will have to trial them when the hubby is out of town. Have a great weekend Lucy x

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  2. LUCY this looks amazing!!!! Scallops are one of my favourites I could eat them all day. I will definitely be trying this recipe out :) Thanks so much for posting it xx

    www.lulabelloves.com

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    1. I normally opt for them if they are a starter on the menu. Making them at home means that you can add what you want to them perfect for a treat Lucy x

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  3. This looks incredible! Thanks so much for sharing :)

    Style Sunrise☀

    :)
    x

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    1. It is yummy and you can make alternatives with cod and chicken Lucy x

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  4. All my favourite things together. I love scallops, I don't know if I could make them but sometimes my housemates fry them for us. Yum.

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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    1. They are my favourites too. Your lucky to have housemates that occassionally cook for you Lucy x

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  5. wowwww Lucy, you are amazing!!! Congratulation for your this very first post like this, I love how you described.

    I am not so good, but when I am in mood can follow instructions and could cook something wowww, too :)

    Have a great weekend honey!

    Liuba G

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    1. I am glad that you enjoyed it have a lovely weekend Lucy x

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  6. I love spice, so I would definitely be adding chili to this recipe. I really love this series. You should keep it going. I also like the recipe on the notebook picture. I think it adds a nice touch and sets you apart really well.

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    1. A little spice is lovely. I will have to think about additional recipes. Thanks for your lovely comment. Have a lovely weekend Lucy x

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  7. This looks and sounds delicious, my mouth is watering! I love adding chorizo to food, it has so much flavour. I'd really enjoy reading more recipe posts :) xx

    http://bethht.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Chorizo is yummy and adds loads of yummy flavour to so many dishes. If you have any favourite foods let me know and I will add these into a recipe Lucy x

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  8. I love your first recipe post! Imagine a Foodie who cooks! This looks absolutely delicious. I don't think I've ever seen king scallops here - ours are fairly regular sized and do not have that orange thing-y attached. Regardless, I adore scallops! Please do more! Your photos are always so gorgeous!

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  9. Thank you. I love scallops and this is a yummy recipe. If there are specific food you love let me know and I will add these to the list for recipes. Lucy x

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  10. Love this style post Lucy! Thanks for sharing. Would love to read more of these style posts, you're the queen of food! :-)

    x Roch & Tash x
    www.next-route-style.blogspot.co.uk

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  11. Oh my gosh, this looks amazing Lucy! I love all the ingredients you've used here! Yum!

    Marie X
    titchytombie.blogspot.co.uk

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  12. Oh my goodness - this looks dreamy!

    I love scallops, and have tried them with pancetta, but not chorizo! Definitely on my to do list now after seeing this beauty.

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