Air Fryer Scallops with Chive Lemon Butter
Perfectly plump and tender, these scallops are an ideal easy meal!
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ingredients
- 1/2 lb scallops
- salt and pepper
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 clove garlic minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly chopped chives
instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400˚F. Once preheated, spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Pat the scallops dry and season well with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the seasoned scallops in the air fryer. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes (for really thick scallops, 8 minutes). Flip halfway through the cook time.
- While the scallops are air frying, melt butter with garlic, lemon zest, and chives in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Serves scallops with butter drizzled on top.
notes
*If you would like to serve the scallops with linguine or your favorite pasta, I recommend doubling the sauce so you can also dress the paste with the sauce!
nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Calories: 144kcal