Best Seared Scallops with Indulgent Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce
Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors with these seared scallops served in a spicy Cajun cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season scallops with Cajun seasoning.
- Add scallops to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove scallops and set aside.
- Add butter to the skillet and melt.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Return scallops to the skillet, coating them in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For additional heat, add more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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