Cajun Scallops with Rice

Votes: 2

Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Seafood rice is a typical dish of traditional Cajun cuisine in the southern United States. And if you love hot and spicy food, you won't be disappointed. What sets it apart from most similar recipes is the stunning flavor and aroma of Cajun seasoning. Sprinkle it over one side of the scallops and pan-fry until a spicy golden crust forms on the tender shellfish. It's a true delicacy that pairs perfectly with a side of steamed white rice, generous amounts of greens, and a spicy jalapeño. Serve each serving with a lemon wedge to drizzle over the scallops before eating.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

450 g of medium scallops (about 20 pcs.), legs removed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 green onions, chopped (white parts separated from green parts)
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 cup white rice
1 bay leaf
4 cups frozen chopped greens, such as collard greens and/or kale (about 10 oz), thawed and squeezed out of excess water
0.5 tsp. Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the white parts of the green onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add 1.5 cups water, rice, bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; stir, then cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 15-18 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the greens. Cover.
Salt the scallops and sprinkle on one side. Cajun seasoningHeat a large skillet over medium heat. Add vegetable oil, then add the scallops, seasoning side down, and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through, about 1 minute.