Seared Scallops with Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce 🍤🔥 – A Restaurant-Quality Dish at Home!

These seared scallops are perfectly golden, tender, and buttery, paired with a bold and creamy Cajun sauce that’s packed with flavor! 🌶️✨ Whether you’re making a romantic dinner, impressing guests, or just treating yourself, this dish brings a restaurant-quality meal straight to your table in under 30 minutes!

📋 Ingredients

For the Scallops:

1 lb sea scallops, patted dry 🍤

1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon garlic powder 🧄

¼ teaspoon salt 🧂

¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter 🧈

2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

1 cup heavy cream 🥛

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 🌶️

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice!)

¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 🧀

1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋

Fresh parsley, for garnish 🌿

Instructions

1. Prep & Season the Scallops:

Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel to ensure a good sear.

In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Lightly coat the scallops with the spice mixture.

2. Sear the Scallops:

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the scallops in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Sear for 2 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes.

Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3. Make the Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce: