Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:2Yield:8 scallopsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:2Yield:8 scallops
Prep Time:20 mins
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:20 mins
Total Time:
Servings:2
Servings:
2
Yield:8 scallops
Yield:
8 scallops
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What Type of Scallops Should I Use?
We use sea scallops for this recipe, which are larger than bay scallops. There are two types of scallops sold at grocery stores and seafood markets: bay scallops and sea scallops. Bay scallops are found in shallow waters and bays along the East Coast and are small in size, most measuring 1/2 inch in diameter. Sea scallops are found in deep, cold ocean waters around the world and are larger, with some as big as 2 inches in diameter.
Sea scallops are typically creamy off-white or have a light pink hue. When shopping, look for dry-packed scallops that are about the same size and thickness so that they cook evenly in the air fryer.
How to Prepare Scallops for Cooking
Locate the side muscle on each scallop. The side muscle is a chewy, tough piece of fibrous tissue found on one side of the scallop. This is what once held the scallop to the shell.
Pinch the piece of muscle between your thumb and forefinger. Gently tug until the muscle pulls away.
Pat dry each scallop to remove moisture on the surface.
For more scallop tips, check out ourguide to buying and cooking scallops.
How to Know When Scallops Are Cooked
The scallops may not brown in the air fryer, so don’t wait for a golden crust to tell you they’re ready. Be sure to cook the scallops to an internal temperature of 120°F using an instant-read thermometer. This should take about 6 minutes or so, depending on the thickness of each scallop.
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients8large(1-oz.) sea scallops, cleaned and patted very dry¼teaspoonground pepper⅛teaspoonsaltCooking spray¼cupextra-virgin olive oil2tablespoonsvery finely chopped flat-leaf parsley2teaspoonsvery finely chopped capers1teaspoonfinely grated lemon zest½teaspoonfinely chopped garlic
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Ingredients
8large(1-oz.) sea scallops, cleaned and patted very dry
¼teaspoonground pepper
⅛teaspoonsalt
Cooking spray
¼cupextra-virgin olive oil
2tablespoonsvery finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2teaspoonsvery finely chopped capers
1teaspoonfinely grated lemon zest
½teaspoonfinely chopped garlic
DirectionsSprinkle scallops with pepper and salt. Coat the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. Place scallops in the basket and coat them with cooking spray. Place the basket in the fryer. Cook the scallops at 400°F until they reach an internal temperature of 120°F, about 6 minutes.Combine oil, parsley, capers, lemon zest and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle over the scallops.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2019; updated November 2022
Directions
Sprinkle scallops with pepper and salt. Coat the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. Place scallops in the basket and coat them with cooking spray. Place the basket in the fryer. Cook the scallops at 400°F until they reach an internal temperature of 120°F, about 6 minutes.Combine oil, parsley, capers, lemon zest and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle over the scallops.
Sprinkle scallops with pepper and salt. Coat the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. Place scallops in the basket and coat them with cooking spray. Place the basket in the fryer. Cook the scallops at 400°F until they reach an internal temperature of 120°F, about 6 minutes.
Combine oil, parsley, capers, lemon zest and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle over the scallops.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2019; updated November 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)348Calories30gFat5gCarbs14gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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