Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience at home with Seared Scallops with Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce. This quick and easy recipe features succulent sea scallops seared to golden perfection, paired with a rich and creamy sauce infused with bold Cajun flavors, including paprika and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is not only delicious but also low in carbs and high in protein, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious seafood lovers. Impress your guests or enjoy a delightful meal for yourself—this recipe captures the essence of gourmet dining without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large dry-packed sea scallops
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- Unsalted butter
- Heavy cream
- Garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Smoked paprika
- Parmesan cheese
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear scallops for 2–3 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Deglaze pan with white wine or seafood broth.
- Stir in heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne (if using). Simmer until thickened.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; return scallops to the pan to warm through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg