Description
Tender seared scallops served in a rich and spicy Cajun cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large sea scallops, patted dry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops to the hot skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove scallops from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet.
- Once butter is melted, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Add Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return scallops to the skillet and spoon sauce over them.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are completely dry for a good sear.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: seared scallops, cajun cream sauce, spicy scallops, seafood recipe, quick dinner