Air Fryer Scallops on the Half Shell — The air fryer is a beautiful tool to have in your kitchen. It can help you make delicious, crispy food without adding any oil or fat! Try these scallops on the half shell for an easy appetizer that’s ready in less than 10 minutes!
The scallops were a perfect size, and they came in a container of six. They were beautifully plump, with their meaty flavor shining through when I bit into them.
Scallops are fantastic seafood, and they are very versatile. Today, with the holidays coming up, I wanted to give you a show stopper to highlight your new appliance, the air fryer!
They are so good!
Tender and delicious!
Suppose you have been looking for some great Air Fryer Seafood Recipes. In that case, some of my favorite recipes are CHILE LIME AIR FRYER SALMON, AIR FRYER SHRIMP ON THE BARBIE (OUTBACK COPYCAT RECIPE), and AIR FRYER CRAB CAKE SANDWICHES.
What Are Scallops?
Scallops are a type of seafood that is often served as an appetizer. They are found along the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and other large bodies of water. Scallops are bivalves which means they’re related to clams and oysters. These mollusks have two valves that close together to protect them from predators like crabs or lobsters.
Some people might not know, but scallops are one of the most popular seafood dishes in America. They’re also a great choice because they can be prepared in so many different ways. Scallops are an excellent source of protein and other nutrients, which is why you should consider adding them to your meal plan today!
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Scallops on the Half Shell
- Scallops
- Butter
- All-Purpose Flour
- Milk
- Grated Cheese
- Salt
- Lemon Juice
- Lemon Zet
- Breadcrumbs
- Melted Butter
- Minced Parsley
How To Make Air Fryer Scallops on the Half Shell
In a large saucepan, boil a batch of water, large enough to cover the scallops. And once the water is boiling, add the scallops, cook for about 5 minutes, just enough for them to become opaque. Drain the scallops.
Then make the sauce: In a small frying pan, add the butter, over low heat, mix in the flour, to make a rue, then add the milk, and about 1 cup of water, continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened. Mix in the grated cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Then toss in the scallops and fry for about 2 minutes.
Then place the scallops and the sauce into the shells.
In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs and melted butter. Mix well.
Drop the melted butter/bread crumb mixture over the scallops. Sprinkle with some fresh diced parsley (optional). Place the shells into the air fryer basket or tray. Then set the air fryer temperature to 300 degrees F for 5 minutes, or until the bread crumbs turn golden brown.
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Air Fryer Scallops on the Half Shell
Description
Ingredients
Scallops:
- 2 pounds baby scallops
Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons grated cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Other:
- 8 scallop shells
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, boil a batch of water, large enough to cover the scallops. And once the water is boiling, add the scallops, cook for about 5 minutes, just enough for them to become opaque.
- Drain the scallops.
- Then make the sauce: In a small frying pan, add the butter, over low heat, mix in the flour, to make a rue, then add the milk, and about 1 cup of water, continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened. Mix in the grated cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Then toss in the scallops and fry for about 2 minutes.
- Then place the scallops and the sauce into the shells.
- In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs and melted butter. Mix well.
- Drop the melted butter/bread crumb mixture over the scallops. Sprinkle with some fresh diced parsley (optional)
- Place the shells into the air fryer basket or tray,
- Then set the air fryer temperature to 300 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 5 minutes, or until the bread crumbs turn golden brown.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
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