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