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Best Seared Scallops with Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce

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Perfectly 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 scallops, patted dry
  • 2 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 (optional for extra heat)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and black pepper.
  2. Add scallops to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Return scallops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for another minute to heat through.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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