Recipe courtesy of Cheryl Smith
Blackened Sea Scallops
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 297
- Total Fat
- 17
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 21
- Dietary Fiber
- 7
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 20
- Cholesterol
- 34
- Sodium
- 566
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
20 ounces sea scallops
Cajun spice mix, recipe follows
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Cajun Spice Mix:
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup cayenne powder
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup garlic granules
1/4 cup black pepper
2 tablespoons onion granules
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried thyme
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat a skillet over high heat. Dredge scallops in spices and saute on both sides. Finish the cooking in the oven, for about 4 or 5 minutes.
- It is also wise to have all your windows open, and all your smoke alarms disconnected, considering the amount of smoke that this wonderful dish produces.
Cajun Spice Mix:
- Mix well. Store in glass or plastic container with lid.