A quick and impressive dinner, scallops turn succulent and tender in the air fryer.
The lemon-herb sauce drizzled on top is the perfect way to bring zest to each bite.
What bang out 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.
Sea scallops are typically creamy off-white or have a light pink hue.
How to Prepare Scallops for Cooking
1.
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.
Be sure to cook the scallops to an internal temperature of 120F using an instant-read thermometer.
This should take about 6 minutes or so, depending on the thickness of each scallop.
Additional reporting byJan Valdez
Ingredients
8large (1-oz.
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 400F until they reach an internal temperature of 120F, about 6 minutes.
Combine oil, parsley, capers, lemon zest and garlic in a small bowl.
Drizzle over the scallops.
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