Asian Cajun Scallops Recipe

Name: Asian Cajun Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Sweet Onion, Sliced; 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; 2 bags (about 6 Oz. Bag) Baby Spinach Leaves; 2 teaspoons Butter; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Sea Scallops; 1 Tablespoon Sriracha Hot Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 3 pinches Sesame Seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1 whole Sweet Onion, Sliced
2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
2 bags (about 6 Oz. Bag) Baby Spinach Leaves
2 teaspoons Butter
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pound Sea Scallops
1 Tablespoon Sriracha Hot Sauce
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
3 pinches Sesame Seeds (optional)

1
Heat oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium high heat.
2
Add onions, cajun powder, and black pepper to the pan and saute for 6-8 minutes, adding spinach midway through.
3
Then add butter and garlic and cook for about a minute.
4
Try to move vegetables to side of pan to make room for scallops (or remove from the pan and set aside).
5
Add scallops, sprinkling with Sriracha and soy sauce.
6
Sear on 1 side for about 1 minute and then stir around with the vegetables (if they are still in the pan), keeping them moving about every 30 seconds, until cooked through.
7
They should be cooked through in about 4 minutes total.
8
If you removed your vegetables, add them back into combine with the scallops.
9
Serve immediately and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, 1 whole Sweet Onion, Sliced, 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning, 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Asian Cajun Scallops falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Cajun Scallops

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