Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb scallops
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • avocado oil cooking spray ((or oil of choice))
  • 3 tbsp butter ((or ghee) )
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice ((about 1/2 medium lemon))
  • 2-3 tbsp capers, drained

Instruction

  • Rinse scallops and dry them completely with a paper towel. Season scallops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Prepare and gather remaining ingredients as noted to have them ready.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Preheat the air fryer (if yours preheats) to 400° Fahrenheit.
  • Place the scallops in the air fryer and cook for 6-10 minutes, flipping halfway. Depending on the size of your scallops, you may need to cook them a little more or less than 10 minutes. Watch them carefully after 5-6 minutes of cooking and remove them as soon as they are opaque and cooked through.
  • While the scallops are cooking, add butter to a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Once the butter is melted, add in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add in the lemon juice and capers and turn heat to the lowest setting. Simmer until the scallops are done.
  • When the scallops are finished, place them on a plate for serving. Drizzle the scallops with the butter sauce all over and place any remaining sauce in a ramekin for dipping. Serve and enjoy.