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Seared Scallops with Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce

Seared Scallops with Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce for a Savory Escape

Enjoy rich and decadent Seared Scallops with Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce—packed with flavor and perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scallops
  • 1 pound Sea Scallops Fresh or fully thawed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For searing
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For seasoning
For the Cream Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing
  • 1 small Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat dry scallops with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and opaque.
  3. In the same skillet, add butter. Once melted, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Cajun seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Return scallops to the sauce and warm through for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Drizzle lemon juice over scallops and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a cucumber salad for a light side dish to enhance the meal.

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