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Jim's Special Cajun Scallops

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"Scallops coated with my own special seasoning and fried to a golden brown in butter." — JimChicago52

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

2 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons blackening seasoning (such as Chef Paul Prudhomme's Blackened Redfish Magic®)

2 pounds sea scallops
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup butter

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Directions

Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and blackened seasoning in a large, resealable plastic bag.
Dip the scallops into a bowl of heavy cream to coat.
Place the scallops one at a time into the plastic bag; shake to coat with the seasoning mixture.
Place the breaded scallop on a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Pan fry the scallops until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 20 mins

Footnotes

Editor's Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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Feb 14, 2012

Good recipe, but breading falls apart in pan. Maybe if scallops are doubled dipped, the breading would stay on. Nice twist for a scallop.

—Leanne

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Nutrition

Calories
811 kcal
41%

Carbohydrates
42.2 g
14%

Cholesterol
200 mg
67%

Fat
56.7 g
87%

Fiber
2.4 g
9%

Protein
33.4 g
67%

Sodium
2108 mg
84%

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

Nutritional Information

Jim's Special Cajun Scallops

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 811
Calories from Fat: 511

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56.7g 87 %
Saturated Fat 29.7g 149 %
Cholesterol 200mg 67 %
Sodium 2108mg 84 %
Potassium 569mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 42.2g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9 %
Protein 33.4g 67 %
** Sugars 2.5g
** Vitamin A 30 %
** Vitamin C 7 %
** Calcium 38 %
** Iron 31 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 84 %
** Vitamin B6 16 %
** Magnesium 34 %
** Folate 53 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.