Description
Sear up a sensational dinner in under 30 minutes with these buttery Seared Scallops in a bold, Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce. Crisp on the outside, tender inside, and swimming in rich cream and warm spices, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish. Whether you’re hunting for quick dinner ideas, an impressive date-night meal, or crave a spicy seafood option, this flavorful dish fits the bill. Ideal for seafood lovers and fans of big flavor—no oven, no stress, just flavor-packed satisfaction.
Ingredients
1 lb sea scallops
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add scallops in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
4. Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the skillet, then add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Stir in Cajun seasoning and paprika, then pour in the heavy cream.
6. Simmer the sauce for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Return scallops to the pan and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for 1 more minute.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Patting the scallops completely dry before cooking ensures a perfect sear.
Don’t overcrowd the pan; sear in batches if needed for even browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy dinner, seafood recipe, scallops, creamy sauce, spicy food, low carb