blackened scallops

Oak ridge, NJ
Updated on May 23, 2013

My 7 year old wanted scallops for dinner so here is what we made

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup base mayo
  • 1 teaspoon horseradish mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon lake mohawk cajun seasoning or your own brand
  • 1/2 - roasted jalapeno seeds removed
  • 1/2 - roasted yellow bell pepper seeds removed
  • 10 - diver scallops
  • 1 tablespoon lake mohawk cajun seasoning or your own brand
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

How To Make blackened scallops

  • Step 1
    In a food processor combine the mayo,mustard,lemon juice,worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp. Cajun seasoning,jalapeno and yellow bell pepper and puree until smooth. Refrigerate.
  • Step 2
    Pat dry the scallops and set aside. In a small bowl add the 2 TBS Cajun seasoning. In a medium skillet add the 2 TBS olive oil and place on a medium heat. Allow temperature to come up (about 2 minutes).
  • Step 3
    Roll each scallop in the seasoning and place in the skillet and fry for 1 minute and turn over and repeat. Remove scallops to a plate with a paper towel.
  • Step 4
    Place 5 scallops on each serving plate and drizzle with the remoulade.
  • Step 5
    * you can roast the jalapeno and yellow pepper stovetop simply by placing on a direct flame and using a tongs turn 1/4 turn every 1-2 minutes or until blackened. Place peppers in a bowl and cover for 5 minutes. Use a spoon and gently scrape blackened skin off onto a paper towel. Slice peppers and remove seeds.

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