Description
The delightful combination of seared scallops and spicy Cajun cream sauce will transport your taste buds straight to New Orleans. This easy-to-make dish features buttery, golden-brown scallops enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce with just the right amount of heat. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special evening at home, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser that guarantees second helpings and plenty of compliments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh scallops
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels.
- Heat the butter in a pan over medium-high heat until bubbly. Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to incorporate browned bits.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Return scallops to the pan and drizzle with lemon juice. Heat through for 1-2 minutes, then garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb scallops (113g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg