Ingredients

  • 1 lb sea scallops tough muscle removed
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning divided use
  • 2 tsp black pepper divided use
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz cooked angel hair pasta
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 10 oz box of frozen articoke halfs thawed and patted dry
  • 1 tbsp capers drained
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 3 medium green onions, sliced
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Method

  • Combine flour and 1teaspoon cajun seasonig,1teaspoon black pepper and garlic powder in a bowl
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet, toss scallops in flour mixture to lightly coat, shake off any excess
  • Place in hot skillet do not crowd them cook about 3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through, remove to a plate and keep warm
  • In same skillet add articokes and cook until lightly brown, add minced garlic, green onions and wine cook to reduce to just a tablespoon of liquid add chicken broth and remaing 1teaspoon cajun seasoning and black pepper and lemon juice bring to a boil add cream and reduce to a thin sauce about 5 minutes
  • Add cooked angel hair pasta to sauce just to coat and heat through
  • Plate pasta and sauce on plates top with scallops and serve!