Seared Sea Scallops With Creamy Grits

Name: Seared Sea Scallops With Creamy Grits
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun,Creole,Southern,American
Ingredients: 1 pound large sea scallops; 1 dash salt; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun, or Creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon paprika; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoons finely chopped parsley, for garnish; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 2/3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup water; 4 tablespoons (2-ounces) unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup quick-cooking grits

Cajun-seasoned seared scallops are served atop creamy grits, with an optional cream sauce, for a flavorful meal.

⭐ 4.5 (26 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 25 minTotal: 30 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Cajun Creole Southern American

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Instructions

Start boiling heavy cream, chicken broth, and water in a saucepan; add butter, salt, and pepper. Whisk in grits, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently.
Thaw and pat dry scallops, then season lightly with salt.
Combine flour, Cajun seasoning, and paprika on a plate.
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
Coat scallops in the seasoning mixture, then quickly dip in butter.
Sear scallops for about 3 minutes per side until browned and opaque.
Arrange grits on plates, top with scallops, and sprinkle with parsley.
Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 393 kcal

Carbohydrate: 13 g

Cholesterol: 112 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 18 g

Saturated Fat: 18 g

Sodium: 1654 mg

Sugar: 1 g

Fat: 31 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g