Description
A delicious dish featuring scallops in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce, perfect for special dinners or a treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Cajun seasoning and paprika. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return scallops to the skillet and coat with the sauce, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Ensure to dry scallops well for a good sear. Adjust Cajun seasoning for spice preference. Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg