Description
Delight your taste buds with these succulent seared scallops bathed in a rich Cajun cream sauce. This dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, ideal for a special dinner or a weekend treat.
Ingredients
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For the Scallops:
- 1 pound large sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Cajun Cream Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the Scallops: Season scallops with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika.
- Sear the Scallops: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Sear scallops until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onion, then add garlic. Pour in chicken broth, simmer, then stir in cream, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Return scallops to the skillet, spoon sauce over them. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- You can adjust the Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- For added richness, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
