Seared Scallops with Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce: A Flavor Explosion
Experience a culinary adventure with these seared scallops complemented by a spicy Cajun cream sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a fancy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season scallops with Cajun seasoning and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove scallops and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Return scallops to the skillet and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by using more or less Cajun seasoning.
- Serve with pasta or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Seared Scallops, Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce, Seafood Recipe, Gourmet Dinner