Cajun Scallops
Photography: Photo: Karry Hosford; 
"This is my adaptation of an appetizer I often have at a local café. Be sure to crank up your fan - the Cajun seasoning and pepper create smoke when they hit the hot pan." CLReader.
| Servings:2 servings (serving size: about 5 ounces scallops) | Prep Time:n/a | Cook Time:n/a |
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 garlic clove
- 3/4 pound fresh scallops
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Amount Per
Serving
- calories:225
- saturated fat:1.7 g
- sodium:719 mg
- calories from fat:24 %
- fiber:1.8 g
- cholesterol:61 mg
- protein:29.8 g
- carbohydrate:12.5 g
- iron:0.9 mg
- calcium:65 mg
- fat:5.7 g
- poly fat:0.8 g
- mono fat:2.3 g
directions
Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add onion, Cajun seasoning, and pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add butter and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add scallops; cook 1 minute or until browned. Sprinkle with hot sauce; turn. Cook 3 minutes or until done.
