Best 8 Blackened Scallops Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in a culinary adventure with our delectable Blackened Scallops recipes. These tender and succulent scallops are expertly seasoned with a bold blend of spices, then seared to perfection, resulting in a tantalizingly crispy exterior and a juicy, flavorful interior. Whether you prefer the simplicity of our classic Blackened Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce or crave the zesty kick of our Blackened Scallops with Mango Salsa, we have a recipe to satisfy every palate. For a touch of elegance, try our Blackened Scallops with Creamy Pesto Sauce, where the rich and aromatic pesto complements the delicate sweetness of the scallops. And for those who love a bit of spice, our Blackened Scallops with Cajun Remoulade Sauce is sure to ignite your taste buds with its vibrant flavors. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACKENED SCALLOPS OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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A potently spicy seafood dish that will meet the expectations of any spicy seafood lover. Warning! As written, this recipe is too pepper-hot for many. Reduce pepper amounts unless you like it very spicy!

Provided by Divinity Turley

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 3h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ tablespoon salt
¾ teaspoon dry mustard
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 pound scallops
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
½ onion, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
olive oil
½ tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix black pepper, white pepper, salt, mustard, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and thyme together. Dredge scallops in blackening spices.
  • Melt 1/2 of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, cover, and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add scallops in a single layer and sear until browned on the outsides and opaque in the centers, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cover and set aside.
  • Drain pasta and place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Add the mushroom mixture and tomato. Serve pasta in individual bowls; place scallops on top and drizzle with lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 652.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BLACKENED SEA SCALLOPS



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Categories     Side     Dinner     Scallop

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 29

4 ripe plum tomatoes, roasted (see page 108), halved, seeded, and diced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, green part only, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sea Scallops
3 tablespoons smoked sweet Spanish paprika
1 tablespoon ground ancho chile
1 tablespoon ground pasilla chile
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
20 U-10 sea scallops, muscle removed
1/4 cup canola oil
Kosher salt
Green Onion Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
GREEN ONION VINAIGRETTE
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 small shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
6 green onions, green part only, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
(makes about 2/3 cup)

Steps:

  • To make the tomato relish, put the tomatoes, red onion, green onions, vinegar, and olive oil in a medium bowl and mix gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To cook the sea scallops, combine the paprika, ancho and pasilla powders, white and black pepper, thyme, oregano, onion and garlic powders, and celery salt in a medium shallow bowl.
  • Heat a large cast-iron pan over high heat until it begins to smoke. Brush the scallops on both sides with the oil and season with salt. Dredge one side of each scallop in the spice rub and put the scallops in the pan spice side down. Cook until browned and a crust has formed, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Turn the scallops over and continue to cook until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Divide the scallops among 4 large dinner plates, top each scallop with some of the tomato relish, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and sprinkle some green onion on top.
  • GREEN ONION VINAIGRETTE
  • Combine the vinegar, 1/4 cup water, the shallot, mayonnaise, and honey in a blender and blend until combined. Add the green onions and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. The vinaigrette can be prepared 4 hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.

DORIE'S LORI BLACKENED SCALLOPS



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I haven't blackened for years and Lori had asked about doing it on a propane grill. And yes you can!!! You can use this as a guide line.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Summer

Time 19m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 -1 1/2 lb scallops
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup prepared blackening spices (Bayou)

Steps:

  • On your stove heat a cast iron pan to very hot. I find when the smoke alarm goes off it hot to go!
  • Heat grill to high.
  • Dredge your scallops in blacken season.
  • Place pan on hot grill.
  • Place butter on the blacking skillet.
  • Sear on both sides. About 1-2 minutes a side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 68, Sodium 264.8, Carbohydrate 2.7, Protein 19.2

BLACKENED SCALLOPS



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Make and share this Blackened Scallops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     Peppers

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb scallops
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch thyme
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • mix spices and herbs, (except salt) with oil in small bowl, set aside.
  • heat cast iron pan over high heat. when hot, add spice mixture to pan and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • add peppers and shallot mix and cook 2 min over high heat.
  • add scallops. mix well and cook 3 minutes over high heat. stir once during cooking and season with salt.
  • serve over hot pasta. if desired sprinkle with lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 186.1, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 20.2

BLACKENED SCALLOPS



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Categories     Shellfish     Sauté     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
combine all ingredients
toss scallops with 2 tbsp oil then dredge in cajun seasoning and heat in skillet over high head...about 2 mins per side.

Steps:

  • combine all ingredients toss scallops with 2 tbsp oil then dredge in cajun seasoning and heat in skillet over high head...about 2 mins per side.

BLACKENED SEA SCALLOPS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by tammy1365

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1 1 T sweet paprika
2 2 2 t dry mustard
2 2 2 t brown sugar
2 2 2 t kosher salt
1 1 1 t celery seed
1 1 1 t dried thyme
1 1 1 t dried oregano
1 1 1 t pepper
1 1 1 t white pepper
1 1 1 t cayenne
12 12 12 sea scallops
2 2 2 T vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine, coat, sear in a cast iron skillet.

BLACKENED SCALLOPS



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

Provided by Nick Monfire

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 c base mayo
1 tsp horseradish mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp 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 Tbsp lake mohawk cajun seasoning or your own brand
1 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 4. Place 5 scallops on each serving plate and drizzle with the remoulade.
  • 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.

BLACKENED SEA SCALLOPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

20 ounces sea scallops
Cajun spice mix, recipe follows
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup cayenne powder
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup garlic granules
1/4 cup black pepper
2 tablespoons onion granules
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a skillet over high heat. Dredge scallops in spices and saute on both sides. Finish the cooking in the oven, for about 4 or 5 minutes.
  • It is also wise to have all your windows open, and all your smoke alarms disconnected, considering the amount of smoke that this wonderful dish produces.
  • Mix well. Store in glass or plastic container with lid.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality scallops: Look for scallops that are plump, firm, and have a fresh, briny smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have an off odor.
  • Properly clean the scallops: Remove the side muscle from each scallop. This small, tough muscle is located on the side of the scallop and can be easily removed with a sharp knife. Rinse the scallops thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet: A heavy-bottomed skillet will help to evenly distribute heat and prevent the scallops from sticking. A cast iron skillet is a great option.
  • Heat the skillet over high heat: The skillet should be very hot before you add the scallops. This will help to sear the scallops quickly and create a nice crust.
  • Season the scallops simply: Salt and pepper are all you need to season the scallops. You can also add a little bit of garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor.
  • Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side: Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through. The scallops should be opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
  • Serve the scallops immediately: Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include melted butter, lemon butter sauce, or tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

Blackened scallops are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. By following these tips, you can make perfect blackened scallops at home. Whether you are serving them as an appetizer or a main course, blackened scallops are sure to impress your guests.

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