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Scallops and Mimosa Sauce

Scallops and Mimosa Sauce

Diana Rattray
Serve these flavorful scallops as a main dish or make them an appetizer with a tasty sauce or dressing.

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds large sea scallops, about 18 to 20
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash freshly ground pepper
  • .
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Preparation:

In a food storage bag, toss scallops gently with the Cajun seasoning, 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.

Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons of butter in a large skillet over high heat. With tongs, arrange the scallops in the hot fat and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned.

Serve as a first course salad with Mimosa Dressing or serve with rice and steamed veggies for a delicious meal.
Serves 4 as a main dish or about 6 as a first course.

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Not BadSeptember 22, 2008By Ronboy38
"Not bad? It was terrific! I followed the instructions to the letter. Wow! Cajun spices and high heat cooking are the keys.This screams for equally good sides, so I served it with sauteed mushrooms & garlic butter rice. Yum! Thanks to recipes like this folks actually think that I know how to cook."
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