Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh sea scallops
- 2 tsp Cajun spice mix
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with Cajun spice.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add butter and melt until bubbly.
- Place the scallops in the skillet without overcrowding; sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and opaque.
- Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over the scallops, and transfer to plates.
- Serve immediately, drizzling with pan juices and garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg