Name: Spanish-Style Chorizo and Egg Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: spanish
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 6 ounces sausages (sliced into rounds); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 2 tablespoons butter; Salt and pepper to taste

Spanish-Style Chorizo and Egg Skillet

A quick and delicious Spanish-inspired breakfast or brunch dish featuring savory sausages, fluffy scrambled eggs, and fresh cherry tomatoes. This one-pan meal is perfect for beginners and ready in under 30 minutes.

20 min

Easy

2 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet2/10

Salty6/10

Sour1/10

Umami7/10

Spicy5/10

🥄 Texture

The dish features a rich and varied texture profile, with the soft, creamy eggs contrasting nicely against the crispy, chewy chorizo and the tender, slightly juicy cherry tomatoes.

👃 Aroma

The aroma is robust and inviting, characterized by the spicy, smoky scent of the chorizo, complemented by the buttery, savory smell of eggs and the fresh, slightly sweet aroma of cherry tomatoes.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A light, crisp white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc or a sparkling Cava would pair beautifully, balancing the dish's richness and spiciness.

🥗 Side Dishes

A simple green salad dressed with olive oil and lemon, and some crusty bread to soak up the flavors, would make excellent side dishes.

Instructions

Cut the sausages into thick slices (about half-inch rounds) and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them with a fork until well mixed.

Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the sliced sausages and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on both sides.

Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan with the sausages and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Stir gently to combine.

Push the sausages and tomatoes to the sides of the pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the center, then pour in the beaten eggs. Let them sit for 30 seconds, then gently stir with a spoon to scramble, cooking for 2-3 minutes until just set.

Mix everything together in the pan, add salt and pepper to taste, and remove from heat. Serve immediately on plates while hot.