Dinner for 3

Blackened Scallops with Horseradish Sauce

Name: Blackened Scallops with Horseradish Sauce
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional); 5/8 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp butter; 16 large sea scallops; 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream; 1 tbsp prepared grated horseradish; 1 tbsp water; 1/4 tsp dijon mustard; 1/8 tsp kosher salt; black pepper (optional)

$26.56for 425 minServes 3

Seasoned sea scallops sear in butter while a cool horseradish sauce adds sharp contrast.

Blackened Scallops with Horseradish Sauce

Photo: skinnytaste.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Scallops, 1.25 lb$14.99/lb typical	1.25 lb	$18.74Typical price
	Sour cream, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$19.92

Swaps

Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperRelish, dressings, steak sauceMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$$$typical cost tier

American Low-carb Family Dinners Spring

Typical price

$6.64 per serving$26.56 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)
5/8 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp butter
16 large sea scallops
1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 tbsp prepared grated horseradish
1 tbsp water
1/4 tsp dijon mustard
1/8 tsp kosher salt
black pepper (optional)

Steps

Stir the sour cream, horseradish, water, Dijon mustard, salt, and optional pepper together, then chill for 5 minutes.
Mix the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
Pat the scallops dry and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the scallops for 3 minutes per side.
Cook until the scallops reach 145 F or turn opaque and flake easily, then rest them for 2 minutes.

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