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Best Seared Scallops with Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce

Juicy seared scallops served with a rich and spicy Cajun cream sauce for a restaurant-quality dish at home.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb fresh sea scallops
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  3. Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return scallops to the pan and spoon sauce over them. Cook for 1 more minute to heat through.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog