Air Fryer Garlic Butter Scallops with Fresh Herbs
Succulent sea scallops cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, then drizzled with a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with spring herbs. Ready in under 15 minutes, this elegant dish brings restaurant-quality seafood to your home table.
Ingredients
- 450g large sea scallops (about 12-16 scallops)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Remove scallops from refrigerator 10 minutes before cooking. Pat completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper browning.
Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.
Brush scallops lightly with olive oil on both sides. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Arrange scallops in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
Air fry for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until scallops reach an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) and are golden on the outside with an opaque centre.
While scallops cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Remove garlic butter from heat and stir in lemon juice, parsley, and chives.
Transfer cooked scallops to a serving plate and immediately spoon the warm garlic herb butter over the top.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
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