Cajun Scallops and Old Bay Potatoes

There's nothing quite like Maryland's pride and joy - Old Bay - tasting better when it's used with a Cajun dish. By the way, you WILL want these potatoes for breakfast the next morning too.

Inspiration: My Recipes

Ingredients

Scallops:

1 tsp olive oil

1 large red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

½ tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp butter

1 garlic clove, minced

1 pound fresh scallops

1 to 2 tsp hot sauce

Potatoes:

6 – 8 medium potatoes, boiled and cubed, skins on

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup chopped red onion

2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Shredded parmesan

Parsley for garnish

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Boil potatoes whole in salted water until a toothpick can go all the way through. Do not over boil!

2. After potatoes have cooled, cube the potatoes to bite-size pieces. Spread in an even layer on a greased sheet pan with chopped onions. Drizzle with olive oil and mix well to distribute oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, Old Bay and Parmesan Cheese. Mix again lightly and spread back into a single layer.

3. Bake in 425 degree oven for 25-30 minutes stirring halfway through, until crispy and brown.

4. 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.