INGREDIENTS
1 scallop £1.26
2 sheets filo pastry 12p
Vanilla pod 48p
1 slice St Maure goat's cheese 45p
2 sprigs thyme 5p
250g beef tomatoes, chopped 30p
Tomato puree 3p
1/4 lemon 7p
1/3 green courgette 11p
1/3 yellow pepper 22p
6 basil leaves 10p
1 egg 20p
1 thick slice mozzarella (approx 50 g) 33p
3 slices chorizo 54p
From the Store Cupboard:
Salt
Pepper
Olive oil
Garlic
Bay leaves
Cumin seeds
Butter
Flour
Caster sugar
Total cost: £4.26 per portion
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METHOD
Ensure the scallops are cleaned and washed free of any grit. Dry on absorbent paper. Reserve the shells.
To make the piperade; heat another lidded pan with olive oil adding the courgette, yellow pepper, garlic, thyme, vanilla and bay leaf. Soften for about 1 minute then add the beef tomato, tomato puree and a pinch of sugar. Cook out for a minute under cover remove the lid and infuse with the basil leaves.
Meanwhile in a separate pan sauté the seasoned scallops in a little olive oil with the chorizo turning once to give an even colour. Finish with a squeeze of lemon. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
To finish place the piperade into the bottom of the shell, add the seared scallops and the slices of goat’s cheese and mozzarella. Add additional flavours from the cooking juices and extra olive oil. Place the top lid on and seal the two shells with the strips of well buttered filo pastry.
Glaze the pastry with egg wash and finish with thyme, bay leaves and cumin and a final dusting flour. Bake in a preheated oven (200°c) for 3 minutes until golden. Serve immediately.