Description
Impress your family and friends with delicious Cajun scallops sautéed in a rich and creamy sauce, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season scallops with Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side; remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic for 1 minute, pour in broth, then simmer.
- Stir in cream and Parmesan until smooth; return scallops until heated.
- Season to taste, garnish, and serve.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg