Description
Delightful seared scallops enveloped in a spicy Cajun cream sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a hot pan over high heat.
- Add the scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove scallops from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, stirring to combine and capture scallop drippings.
- Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened.
- Return scallops to the pan to warm through.
- Serve over pasta or rice, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Drying the scallops before cooking is crucial for a proper sear. Adjust the spice level in the sauce based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg