Jims Special Cajun Scallops Food

CAJUN SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Cajun Scallops for dinner anyone? Get ready to spice up your dinner plans with this fantastic scallop recipe. ( Remember: It's always best to purchase "Dry" Sea Scallops as opposed to "wet" scallops, because a "wet" scallop has been in a bath of chemical plumping agents to make it look larger, and to have fewer scallops make up a full pound. Wet scallops are also far less flavorful than the dry.).
• Directions: 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. Enjoy!

SPICY CAJUN SCALLOPS & ANGEL-HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Spray grate of outdoor grill, utensils and 2 large metal skewers with Pam for Grilling Spray.
• Preheat grill to medium heat.
• Whisk together heavy cream and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning in heavy saucepan.
• Simmer on grill until slightly reduced, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
• Thread scallops onto prepared skewers.
• Sprinkle scallops well with remaining Cajun seasoning; set aside.
• Spray garlic, tomatoes and asparagus well with cooking spray.
• Grill until well marked on each side; set aside to cool.
• Grill scallops about 4 minutes on each side or until opaque.
• Pop garlic out of skin; chop garlic cloves and tomatoes.
• Cut asparagus into diagonal slices.
• Toss vegetables with scallops, hot cooked pasta, Cajun cream sauce and parsley.
• If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
• Snap off the woody stems of asparagus before grilling.
• Use toothpicks to connect stalks and make an asparagus 'raft' for easiest grilling.
• Enjoy!

CAJUN SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add onion, Cajun seasoning, and pepper; saute 3 minutes. Add butter and garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add scallops; cook 1 minute or until browned. Sprinkle with hot sauce; turn. Cook 3 minutes or until done.