(first eaten during the #festinplace pandemic Jazzfest)

TOTAL COOK TIME: 8 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 garlic clove
• 3/4 pound fresh scallops
• 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.