Chorizo Eggs with Scallops and Coriander Salt

Spanish-style brunch featuring fried eggs and spicy chorizo topped with seared scallops, Marmite butter, and homemade toasted coriander salt.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 778.1 kcals 3112.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 27.2 grams 108.6 grams
Fat 62.1 grams 248.5 grams
Protein 27.6 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
40
g
Dairy
160
g
Butter
Softened, for Marmite mixture
4
piece
Eggs
Free-range
15
g
Butter
For frying scallops
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
GrainsCereals
4
slice
Malted Grain Bread
Thick slices
Meat
150
g
Chorizo
Soft cooking, skin removed, diced
NutsSeeds
20
piece
200
g
20
g
Coriander Cress
One punnet
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
OilsFats
Seafood
4
piece
Scallops
Large

Steps

  • Prise open scallop shells and dry scallops with kitchen paper.
  • Refrigerate scallops uncovered for 2 to 3 hours to dehydrate.
  • Toast coriander seeds and cinnamon stick in a pan for 40 seconds.
  • Blend toasted spices to a coarse powder and mix with sea salt.
  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Cut each dried scallop in half horizontally.
  • Mix 160g of butter with Marmite until smooth.
  • Fry diced chorizo in a pan for 5 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Crack eggs over chorizo and fry for 2 minutes.
  • Heat sunflower oil and 15g of butter in a separate pan.
  • Sear scallops on the cut side for 20 seconds.
  • Transfer scallops cut-side down to a cold ovenproof pan and grill for 30 seconds.
  • Toast the bread slices until golden-brown.
  • Assemble by placing chorizo eggs on toast and seasoning with coriander salt.
  • Garnish with coriander cress, lemon juice, more salt, and Marmite butter.