What matters
A dish does not create a strong pan-seared crust; a pale surface is normal when safely cooked.
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Air fryer scallops with herb butter
Air fryer scallops with parsley butter and garlic. Pat raw scallop meat dry and cook through in a shallow dish, checking the thickest centre.
Total time
23 min
Calories
122 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Use the shucked white scallop meat
Two small starters from about eight similarly sized scallops. Weight excludes shells and roe. Thaw frozen seafood in the refrigerator first; allow extra thawing time.
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Air fryer scallops with herb butter
Air fryer scallops with parsley butter and garlic. Pat raw scallop meat dry and cook through in a shallow dish, checking the thickest centre.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Remove tough attached side muscles and pat scallops thoroughly dry. Keep chilled until cooking.
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2
Mix and season
Mix butter, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Space scallops in a shallow dish and distribute butter over them. Reserve lemon juice. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 170 °C. Cook about 10 minutes at 170 °C, turning gently halfway. Check thickest piece; centre must be opaque and fully cooked, not cold and translucent. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.
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4
Check and serve
Add lemon after cooking and serve immediately with the butter. Avoid unnecessary extra cooking once safely done.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer scallops with herb butter
Serving guidance
Calculated as a small starter; bread or salad are extra.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Finely chop dill instead of parsley and mix into butter.
Add a little lemon zest to butter rather than extra acid before cooking.
Nutrition per serving
122kcal
0.2 gCarbohydrates
15.9 gProtein
6.3 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer scallops with herb butter
No, weigh only shucked white scallop meat.
Not with this timing. Thaw in the refrigerator and dry thoroughly.
After doneness, further heating makes the delicate meat increasingly firm.
No, the butter dish cooks gently. Core temperature matters more than a dark crust.
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