Keto Air Fryer Scallops

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These Keto Air Fryer Scallops have a tender, juicy texture with buttery flavor and lightly golden edges. We prepare these scallops with butter, olive oil, garlic, paprika, lemon zest, black pepper, sea scallops, salt, parsley, and lemon juice. These scallops contain about 235 calories and 4.5 g of total carbs. These Keto Air Fryer Scallops take almost 18 minutes to prepare. These Keto Air Fryer Scallops are excellent for lunch, dinner, special occasions, family meals, and quick low-carb meals. You can serve these scallops with creamy cauliflower mash, garlic butter asparagus, roasted broccoli, avocado cucumber salad, or garlic butter cauliflower rice.

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STATS:

  • Course: Main Course, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
  • No. of Calories: 235 kcal
  • Diet: Keto
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: American, Seafood
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Portion Size: 4 scallops
  • Cooking Mode: Air Fryer
  • Total Servings: 4
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Carbs: 4.5 g

TOOLS:

  • Air fryer
  • Bowl
  • Paper towels
  • Measuring spoons
  • Tongs
  • Small brush

INGREDIENTS:

  • Sea scallops, 1½ lb.
  • Butter, 2 tbsp.
  • Salt, ½ tsp
  • Olive oil, 1 tbsp.
  • Garlic, 2 cloves
  • Paprika, 1 tsp
  • Black pepper, ½ tsp
  • Lemon zest, ½ tsp
  • Parsley, 1 tbsp.
  • Lemon juice, 1 tbsp.

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

SEA SCALLOPS:

  • We utilize large sea scallops because they provide a tender texture and delicious golden edges. As a substitute, you can use jumbo shrimp.

BUTTER:

  • Butter adds richness and helps the scallops develop a golden exterior. You can replace it with ghee.

OLIVE OIL:

  • Olive oil helps coat the scallops and prevents them from sticking. As an alternative, you can use avocado oil.

GARLIC:

  • Garlic provides a savory and aromatic flavor. You can replace fresh garlic with a small amount of garlic powder.

PAPRIKA:

  • Paprika adds mild warmth and attractive color. As a different choice, you could use smoked paprika to get a deeper flavor.

LEMON ZEST:

  • Lemon zest gives the scallops a fresh citrus flavor while keeping the recipe low in carbohydrates. As another choice, we might utilize a little quantity of additional lemon juice.

PARSLEY:

  • Fresh parsley adds freshness and color to the finished scallops. As an alternative, you can use fresh chives.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Completely dry the scallops and discard the side muscle if attached.
  2. We warm the air fryer to 200°Celcius for almost three minutes.
  3. Stir the lemon zest, melted butter, black pepper, olive oil, salt, garlic, and paprika in a dish.
  4. Include the scallops and carefully mix till uniformly coated.
  5. Put the scallops in one layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Air fry at 200°Celcius for almost seven minutes.
  7. Cook till the scallops become lightly golden and opaque.
  8. Bring out from the air fryer, drizzle the lemon juice, sprinkle the parsley, and serve quickly.

TIPS:

  • Completely dry the scallops and then season to help them brown perfectly.
  • Avoid crowding the air fryer basket, as the scallops require enough space for uniform cooking.
  • We utilize scallops that are same in size so they cook uniformly.
  • Don’t cook the scallops, as they will be rubbery.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Avocado Cucumber Salad
  • Mediterranean Avocado Salad
  • Creamy Keto Coleslaw
  • Lemon Herb Garden Salad
  • Cucumber Feta Salad

VEGETABLES:

  • Garlic Butter Asparagus
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Air Fryer Zucchini
  • Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
  • Creamed Spinach

SIDES:

  • Creamy Cauliflower Mash
  • Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice
  • Zucchini Noodles
  • Parmesan Cauliflower
  • Sautéed Mushrooms

DIPS & SAUCES:

  • Lemon Butter Sauce
  • Garlic Parmesan Sauce
  • Creamy Herb Sauce
  • Keto Tartar Sauce
  • Garlic Aioli

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the cooked scallops in a sealed airtight box and refrigerate it for a maximum of two days.

FREEZER:

  • Store completely cooled scallops for up to two months.

FAQs:

Could we utilize frozen scallops?

  • Yes, you can use frozen scallops, defrost them fully in the refrigerator, dry them, and then cook and season.

How could we know when the scallops are prepared?

  • The scallops become opaque in the middle, firm although tender, and golden on the exterior.

Will we prepare these scallops without butter?

  • Yes, you can swap the butter with avocado oil or olive oil, although butter delivers them a richer flavor.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

No. of Calories: 235 kcal

Sodium: 620 mg

Net Carbs: 4 g

Fiber: 0.5 g

Sugar: 1 g

Fats: 10 g

Proteins: 31 g

Portion Size: 4 scallops

Total Carbs: 4.5 g