Description
Indulge in the flavors of the sea with these perfectly seared scallops topped with a luscious Cajun cream sauce. This dish is a perfect blend of spicy, creamy, and savory that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Sea Scallops:
- 1 pound sea scallops (patted dry)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cajun Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season Scallops: Season scallops on both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Scallops: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear scallops for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Make Cajun Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add cream, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return scallops to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and warm through for 1 minute.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are dry for a golden crust.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Sauce can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
