Jump to Recipe Ready in just 10 minutes, these blackened scallops are pan-seared and full of spicy flavor.Topped off with a sweet honey butter, these scallops are delicious served over squash puree, polenta, or rice.Why I Love This Recipe These blackened scallops make for a delicious meal any day of the week.

They’re ready in just 10 minutes and are loaded with flavor from the blackening spice rub and honey butter.Blackening food involves coating it with a special spice blend that often includes spices and herbs like smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme and oregano.The rub takes on a very dark brown or almost black color when cooked, contributing to a bold flavor and somewhat crisp texture.

I love making my own blackening spice blend because it’s so easy to do with spices you likely already have on hand, plus you can adjust the spice level to your liking.This blackening spice rub is smoky, a little spicy, and perfectly balanced with the sweetness from the honey butter.  I like to serve Blackened Scallops over squash puree, polenta, or rice but the options are endless! Oh, and did I mention these scallops are ready in just 10 minutes?! Yes, please! Ingredients You’ll Need Notes on Ingredients scallops: scallops have a sweet and buttery flavor with a mildly chewy and tender texture.They are a type of mollusk, similar to clams, mussels, and oysters.

Scallops are high in protein, low in fat, and provide several vitamins and minerals like zinc, seleniu

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