Scallops with Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these succulent sea scallops coated in a spicy Cajun cream sauce. This dish is a perfect blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sea Scallops:
- 1 lb sea scallops, patted dry
Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Scallops: Season scallops with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Sear the Scallops: Sear scallops in olive oil and butter until golden.
- Make the Sauce: Combine cream, seasonings, and cheese in the skillet.
- Combine and Serve: Return scallops to the pan, coat with sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or sautéed greens.
- Adjust spice level by altering cayenne pepper.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
