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Blackened Scallops with Horseradish Sauce

These quick seared Blackened Sea Scallops are coated in a homemade blend of blackened seasoning, then cooked in a cast iron skillet served with a creamy horseradish sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream*
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
  • 1  tablespoon  prepared grated horseradish
  • 1- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoons butter*
  • 16 large sea scallops (20 ounces room temperature)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. In a small bowl combine the horseradish cream ingredients and set aside.
  3. In another small bowl, add the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper and mix to blend. Coat the scallops on all sides with the spices.
  4. Heat a large heavy-bottomed pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat, and melt the butter.
  5. When very hot add the scallops and saute 1 minutes on each side.
  6. Transfer to the oven to finish cooking 4 to 5 minutes, or until the scallops are just cooked through and just opaque in the middle. (warning, you may want to open your windows, you kitchen will get smokey.) Serve with sauce.

Notes

  • *For dairy free, use a dairy free butter and sour cream or preferred alternative.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4scallops, 1 1/2 tbsp sauce Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 6.5g (2%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 400mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% Daily Value*

Serving 4scallops, 1 1/2 tbsp sauce
Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 6.5g 2%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.5g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.