Creamy Cajun Scallop Pasta | Brave Enough

Ingredients

• For the Pasta
• 12 ounces (340 g) fettuccine pasta
• For the Scallops
• 1 pound large sea scallops
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• Creamy Cajun Sauce
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of salt (if needed)
• Garnish
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Extra Parmesan cheese
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• Optional: sliced green onions