Description
A delightful dish combining the buttery sweetness of seared scallops with a rich and spicy Cajun cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh dry scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pat of butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and Cajun seasoning.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 pat of butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the scallops in the skillet and cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, scraping any scallop fond for extra flavor. Stir in additional Cajun seasoning as desired.
- Once the cream is bubbling and slightly thickened, return the scallops to the skillet, allowing them to soak in the sauce for a minute. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream. Avoid overcrowding the skillet for a perfect sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: scallops, Cajun, seafood, dinner, easy recipe