Cajun Scallops - Cooking Light

By á-46

Ingredients

• Cajun Tartar sauce:
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 garlic clove
• 3/4 pound fresh scallops
• 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon Creole mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt-free Cajun-Creole seasoning (such as The Spice Hunter)
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add onion, Cajun seasoning, and pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add butter and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add scallops; cook 1 minute or until browned. Sprinkle with hot sauce; turn. Cook 3 minutes or until done.