Description
Seared scallops paired with a spicy Cajun cream sauce, delivering an elegant balance of seafood and bold spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry thoroughly with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the scallops for 2 minutes on each side until golden crust forms. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat and add butter to the skillet; once melted, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and paprika, then pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. Return scallops to the pan, spoon the sauce over, and warm through for about a minute.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with the sauce drizzled over.
Notes
For a milder version, reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning. Pair with light salads or garlic mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg