Cajun Scallops
Photo: Karry Hosford
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
Preparation
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.
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- Yield: 2 servings (serving size: about 5 ounces scallops)
If you like spicy foods, then this Cajun scallop dish is for you. Cajun seasoning and hot sauce give the dish its heat, while sautéed red onion adds bite.
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 225 |
|---|---|
| Calories per serving: | 24% |
| Fat per serving: | 5.7g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 1.7g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 2.3g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 0.8g |
| Protein per serving: | 29.8g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 12.5g |
| Fiber per serving: | 1.8g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 61mg |
| Iron per serving: | 0.9mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 719mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 65mg |
Good to Know
Scallops are a great source of vitamin B12, which helps keep your heart healthy. They also provide omega-3 fatty acids.
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