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Seared Sea Scallops With Creamy Grits

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Seared Scallops With Creamy Grits

Seared Scallops With Creamy Grits

Diana Rattray
Big sea scallops are coated with Cajun seasonings then seared and served with grits. Serve as is or drizzle with a sherry cream sauce or your own favorite sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large sea scallops
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • a few teaspoons fresh chopped parsley
  • .
  • Creamy Grits
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can (1 2/3 cups) chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup quick grits

Preparation:

First, prepare grits, following directions below.

If scallops are frozen, thaw according to package directions. Pat dry then lightly sprinkle with salt. In a plate, combine flour, Cajun seasoning and paprika. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Coat scallops with the seasoning mixture then dip quickly in the butter.

Cook scallops for about 3 minutes on each side, until nicely browned and opaque. Arrange hot grits on serving plates and top each with sea scallops then sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.

Grits:
Bring heavy cream, chicken broth, and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add butter, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in grits and reduce heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently.
Serves 4 to 6.

For even more flavor, serve the scallops drizzled with Sherry Cream Sauce or a Cajun seasoned white sauce.

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Decadent and SO Easy!May 09, 2009By Cooks4Two
"Oh, my! This is divine and incredibly fast and easy to prepare. I used a 12-oz. package of bay scallops and cut the grits recipe in half to serve hubby and myself, and it came out just right. I substituted fat-free half-and-half for the cream, and because bay scallops are so small (and thus cook in half the time), I added the butter to the olive oil instead of trying to dip the babies. Brussels sprouts and garlic toast were great accompaniments. The whole meal was ready in about 15 minutes. If I owned a restaurant, I'd serve this dish. Wonderful!"

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