सोमवार, 10 मई 2021

Air Fryer Lemon Dill Scallops

Air Fryer Lemon Dill Scallops are going to change the way you eat scallops! These are chock full of flavor, tender, juicy and succulent!

Scallops are a favorite, they are mild in flavor so they take on your seasonings beautifully. Try these scallops in Tuscan Garlic, Grilled Lemon, and Pan Seared, all insanely delicious recipes!

Tender scallops cooked in an air fryer with lemon and dill.

Air Fryer Scallops

These scallops done in the air fryer are going to blow your tastebuds. The air fryer just infuses the lemon and dill into the scallops which creates a deep rich yet bright and zingy dish. Perfect for summer. Air Fryers are a cook’s dream come true! They are fast, healthier, and cook everything to perfection! Plus dishes are reduced and you do not have to heat up the kitchen to cook. Perfect for those hot days. Now you can have incredible luscious meals, save time, stay cool and eat like a king!

Some of our favorite air fryer dishes include Steak, Chicken, and Potatoes. And now you can add these scallops to those favorites. They come out impeccable, your whole family is going to love these. Pair them with a side salad, some pasta or vegetables. Keep in mind scallops do not keep well so only make what you will eat that night for best results. I tend to serve 4-6 per person. You have to try these!

Lemon and Dill Scallop Ingredients

These air fryer scallops are so full of flavor, they are going to wow your taste buds!

  • Scallops: Fresh, rinsed, and patted dry.
  • Olive Oil: This will coat the scallops and help the flavorings stick.
  • Butter: Melt your butter to stir in the mix.
  • Garlic: Freshly minced garlic
  • Lemon: Freshly squeezed for zing and tartness.
  • Dill chopped: I used freshly chopped dill, but you can use dried, see my tips.
  • Salt and pepper: Add to taste.

How to Make Scallops in the Air Fryer

Using the air fryer makes these scallops almost effortless, and so insanely delicious.

  1. Mix the Flavor: In a medium-sized bowl combine scallops, olive oil, butter, garlic juice of one lemon, dill, and salt and pepper.
  2. Scallops: Add the scallops in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer.
  3. Air Fry: Cook at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 120 degrees.
Mixing the seasonings together with the scallops and placing them in an air fryer.

How to Cook Scallops

Air Fryer Scallops are a delicate slightly sweet tasting shellfish. They are absolutely divine when cooked properly. So here is all you need to know.

  • Buying: There are two ways to buy scallops, fresh and frozen. Both will work for this recipe. Be sure to thaw frozen scallops overnight in the fridge. Do not use a microwave to thaw.
  • Frozen: Look for wild-caught scallops without the roe for ease. The roe is a bright orange or coral-colored crescent shape that can still be attached. It can taste a bit bitter. If that is all you can find simply remove it before cooking.  Whole scallops will also come with the roe and the muscle that attaches it to the shell, which too will need to be removed.
  • Fresh: When you go to find fresh, they will either come packed in water, which is preservatives, or dry-packed. Whichever kind you buy, look for scallops that are a uniform pearly white color with firm, slightly moist flesh. Make sure they don’t look mangled or shredded and off in color.
  • Cleaning: Scallops are a breeze to clean and prepare for cooking. Simply rinse under cool running water and then pat them dry. If you feel a tag of tissue on the side of the muscle that is a bit tougher than the rest, that’s the side muscle and needs to be removed. Just pinch and tear and it will come away easily. If you do not find one, no worries, most of the time they come off in the harvesting process.
  • Do NOT overcook: If people like shellfish, but not scallops, it’s often because they have had ones that are overcooked. They will become tough and rubbery so cook just till they are done, 120 degrees, they will continue to cook when removed reaching the optimal 130 degrees inside.

Air Frying Scallop Tips

Air Frying makes these super easy and absolutely divine, every single time!

  • Do not overcrowd: When you place them in the air fryer be sure to not overcrowd them or they will not cook evenly.
  • Every Air Fryer is Different: The number one rule when trying out a new recipe in your air fryer is to check your food often, some air fryers are more powerful than others and you do not want food that is undercooked or overcooked, so check it!
  • Do not use Cooking Spray: Cooking spray has additives that can ruin the basket. If you feel like you need to oil your basket do it with an oil pump instead.
  • These will not brown like pan searing: Do not wait for these to turn brown to know if they are done. You will need an internal thermometer.
  • Dill: If you cannot find fresh dill, you can use dried. Use half the amount called for as dried herbs are potent than fresh.
Scallops with asparagus and lemons in a bowl.

More Seafood Recipes to Try

Seafood is a wonderful choice for protein and healthy fat. Many people are intimidated by cooking seafood but don’t be. It is so much easier than you think. And I have all the tips and tricks in these recipes to make sure they come out perfectly. If you have not tried cooking with seafood, it is time!

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Air Fryer Lemon Dill Scallops

Air Fryer Lemon Dill Scallops are going to change the way you eat scallops! These are chock full of flavor, tender, juicy and succulent!
Course Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer scallops
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 163kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 pound scallops
  • 1 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • juice of one lemon
  • 1 Tablespoons dill chopped
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl combine scallops, olive oil, butter, garlic juice of one lemon, dill, and salt and pepper.
  • Add the scallops in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer.
  • Cook at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 120 degrees.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg


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Meatloaf Sandwich

Meatloaf Sandwiches are the best combination meals with all your favorite toppings! They are juicy, full of flavor and perfect for lunch or dinner!

Serve these incredible tasting sandwiches with some fun sides and you got a meal everyone will love! Try Salad, Hush Puppies, and French Fries.

Grilled Meatloaf sandwich with cheese, tomato and lettuce.

Best Meatloaf Sandwich

This classic comfort food is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. There is just something about a meatloaf sandwich that can take you back to the good old days, and make everything seem right with the world. Let’s face it we make meatloaf so we can have leftovers. Meatloaf is better the second day anyway, and I cannot think of a better way to eat them in this luscious sandwich. Oh, and this is not a cold meatloaf sandwich for the past, this is hot and heavenly!

Start with a meatloaf that is perfectly seasoned and baked to perfection and you cannot go wrong. You can use either this incredible instant pot recipe or this glazed meatloaf recipe and the sandwich will be destined for greatness. Pan grilling it will not only warm it up but give it a nice crust to the meatloaf that elevates your sandwich to the next level. You and your family are going to love this!

Ingredients For Leftover Meatloaf Sandwich

Start with your leftover meatloaf and go from there. Topping options are customizable and delicious.

  • Meatloaf: Of course we are using leftover meatloaf here. Either this incredible instant pot recipe or this Glazed Meatloaf will work.
  • Butter: Softened so it is spreadable on the bread.
  • Bread: I used crusty French bread for a crunchy, chewy texture.

Optional Toppings

Have your meatloaf sandwich plain or add to it with these fun toppings to spruce it up a bit. The toppings are optional and endless!

  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Cheese
  • Sliced Red Onion

Let’s Make Your Sandwich!

This is as easy as a grilled cheese sandwich, only upscaled! It is simple to use leftover meatloaf then add your toppings and cook together for the perfect meatloaf sandwich!

  1. Make the Meatloaf ahead of time: Using the leftover meatloaf slices, add to a medium-sized skillet.
  2. Prepare Bread: Brush the side of the bread with butter and place facing down in the skillet. Top on side of the slice with cheese. Heat until melted and meatloaf is heated through.
  3. Create Your Sandwich! Assemble sandwich with desired toppings.
Grilling the meatloaf, and bread topped with cheese.

Tips for the Ultimate Meatloaf Sandwich

If your family loves meatloaf, make two, just so you can have leftovers to make these down home, comfort food morsels of awesomeness! This meatloaf sandwich will become another family favorite!

  • Slices of Meatloaf: How thick you slice your meatloaf matters. Think of who you are feeding, little mouths need thinner slices. Bigger mouths can handle a bigger slice.
  • Pan-frying: Pan-frying the meatloaf gives it that beautiful tasty crust on the meatloaf that you are going to love. Cooking it at the same time as the bread also means everything gets done at the same time! Everything will be nice and hot and melty! YUM!
  • Good Quality Bread: I used french bread for this sandwich which is a nice choice. You want bread that can hold up to the meatloaf and toppings and not fall apart on you while you eat it. Ciabatta, thick-sliced sourdough, and Italian bread are all good choices. Even a good thick-sliced white bread can be amazing. You can also use hamburger buns, pretzel buns, or ciabatta rolls.

Variations and Sides

Meatloaf sandwiches are great bases for customization and what you serve with it can turn this sandwich into a tasty meal. It is easy to make and adds another dinner to the menu!

  • Cheese: I highly recommend cheese, because everything tastes better with cheese! I used American but the possibilities are up to you. Try Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Provolone, Havarti, or even for kick, Pepper jack.
  • Sauce: I love sauces and how they can completely change the flavor and add to your dish. You can do all sorts of flavors here. Fry sauce, Yum Yum Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Chick-Fil-A Sauce, and for a kick Buffalo Sauce!
  • Toppings: Lettuce and tomato offer freshness that I love. Other options include pickles, grilled onions, mushrooms, bacon, jalapenos, and crispy onion straws.
  • Sides: A good side dish or two can really make a meal delicious. Roasted vegetables are yummy, try Brown Butter Roasted Carrots or Lemon Parmesan Asparagus. This Jiffy Corn Casserole is only 5 ingredients and super yummy. Of course, potatoes are always awesome with meatloaf, if you have leftover mashed potatoes, try these Mashed potato pancakes! Add a fruit salad like this Creamy Grape Salad or a Pasta Salad and you have you will have one heck of a meal!
Two halves of the grilled meatloaf sandwich stacked on top of each other.

More Sandwiches to Elevate your Meals

Sometimes we just need a marvelous sandwich that just wows our tastebuds. Even like a superior sandwich once in a while. I love peanut butter and jam but it is nice to be able to make a sandwich now and then that is impressive and full of flavor, and textures. Here are some sandwiches that are classics, only taken up a notch, these will make your mouth water!

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Meatloaf Sandwiches

Meatloaf Sandwiches are the best combination of meals with all your favorite toppings! They are juicy, full of flavor, and perfect for lunch or dinner!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword leftover meatloaf sandwich, meatloaf sandwich recipe, meatloaf sandwiches
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 255kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 4 slices meatloaf
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 8 slices bread I used crusty french bread

Optional Toppings

  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • cheese
  • sliced red onion

Instructions

  • Using the leftover meatloaf slices, add to a medium sized skillet.
  • Brush the side of the bread with butter and place facing down in the skillet. Top on side of the slice with cheese. Heat until melted and meatloaf is heated through.
  • Assemble sandwich with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg


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Sugar Cookie Bars

These sugar cookie bars are soft and sweet with a smooth layer of icing that is sprinkled on top. Perfect for your next party!

Cookies are a favorite at our house and always on demand. Some that we love are No-Bake, Pecan, and Snickerdoodles Cookies.

Sugar cookie bars cut into squares with sprinkles on top.

I have made these sugar cookie bars over a dozen times! They are so easy to whip up a batch and have a delicious sugar cookie in a bar! A soft and chewy sugar cookie with delicious frosting on top. And it makes enough to feed a crowd! You are going to love these and they will become a major hit wherever you take them!

 A sugar cookie bar is everything a good sugar cookie is: soft, chewy, and sweet but not too sweet! Traditional sugar cookies take a little more time. But these sugar cookie bars are easy and bake in under 20 minutes. If you love sugar cookies these Lofthouse cookies have the sweetest touch that everyone loves! Anyway a sugar cookie is made is my favorite!

These are basic pantry staple ingredients that makes these sugar cookie bars easy to make any day of the week. It is quick and easy to mix together and bake within 30 minutes.

  • Butter: Use unsalted butter softened at room temperature and not melted.
  • Sugar: This is the main attraction and sweetness to any sugar cookie.
  • Egg and Egg Whites: The egg and egg whites are a special way to bond the cookie bars together while baking.
  • Sour Cream: Keeps the cookies moist and also helps give the sugar cookie bars that signature cake-like texture.
  • Vanilla Extract: Adds flavor to the dough.
  • Flour: Creates a thick batter that bakes up evenly.
  • Baking Powder: Make sure it is fresh and this will help keep the sugar cookie soft and puff up in the oven.
  • Salt: Just a pinch!

Colored Frosting

Frosting can be fun and easy to layer on top of these sugar cookie bars. Make sure the sugar cookie bars are cooled before applying the frosting.

  • Unsalted Butter: Cut up into tablespoons for a quicker way of mixing together.
  • Powdered Sugar: For a thicker frosting add more powder sugar.
  • Half and Half: For a thinner frosting add more half and half.
  • Vanilla Extract: Added for flavor in the sugar cookie frosting.
  • Food Coloring of Choice: I went with pink because of my girls but mix it up and have a fun time with the colors depending on the holiday or celebration!

 After mixing the dough together, press it into a 9 x 13 pan and bake, cool and then frost! It is that simple and will come together quick and easy!

  1. Set Temperature: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. (best if done 30min before baking so it’s truly the right temperature.)
  2. Prepare Pan: Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan. (use parchment paper for easy removal)
  3. Dry Ingredients: Combine all the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and set aside.
  4. Mix Together: Cream butter and sugar using a stand or electric hand mixer. (about 3 min)
  5. Add in: Then add egg, and egg white, sour cream, and vanilla extract mix until fully combined.
  6. Combine: Slowly add the dry ingredients mix until just combined.
  7. Fill Pan: Lightly press dough into a greased pan.
  8. Bake: Bake for 17-20 minutes. They are done when the edges are slightly golden and the toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Frosting: While the cookies are baking make the frosting by combining the butter, powdered sugar, and half and half until fluffy.
  10. Color and Flavor: Add in vanilla extract and optional food coloring. 
  11. Checking: When the toothpick comes out clean and edges are slightly golden take it out of the oven 
  12. Wait to Frost: Let cool completely. Frost and slice to enjoy.
The process of making sugar cookie bar batter and baking in a pan.

Tips for Making the Best Sugar Cookie Bars

These tips will help ensure that your sugar cookie bars are thick, sweet and fluffy! Every bite will be soft and chewy!

  • Baking Powder: Make sure it’s fresh and replace it every 6 months.
  • Flour: Fluff your flour before you measure. This will avoid having dense or dry cookies. Use a whisk or spoon it in the measuring cup.
  • Sour Cream: Use full fat for more rich and tender cookies.
  • Powdered Sugar: Sift if you want the frosting to be smooth.
  • Sticky Dough: Refrigerate until your butter hardens up making it easier to place in the pan.
  • Do not over bake: Take the pan out of the oven as soon as the edges are slightly golden and the toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let them cool completely before frosting: hardest part in my opinion. 

What Can you Serve with Sugar Cookie Bars?

You can serve just about anything with these sugar cookie bars, They are perfect for a potluck, birthday parties or special occasions. Serve these sugar cookie bars after a delicious dinner, after a lunch salad with friends or serve an afternoon snack after school. 

Sugar cookie bars cut into squares.

Add to your Sugar Cookie Bars with these Quick and Easy Variations

The sugar cookie bar recipe is easy to customize for holidays, birthdays, family parties, and barbecues. You can add different colors to the frosting, festive sprinkles.

  • Chocolate: Drizzle melted white chocolate. Sprinkle with chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
  • Flavoring: Try adding lemon extract or almond extract to the cookie dough or the frosting. You can add fresh fruit just before serving for a version of fruit pizza. 
  • Slice: You can cut these up easily in squares, rectangles, diamonds, and even triangles.
  • Diamond-Cut: For diamonds cut lengthwise lines 1 ½ inch apart. Then cut straight lines 1 ½ inch apart diagonally across the pan. 
  • Triangle Cut: For triangles cut the cookies into 2 ½ inch squares then in half diagonally.

How to Store Cookie Bars

Storing is simple with these cookies bars. It is easy to freeze, refrigerate or leave on the countertop for everyone to snack on. Enjoy these soft and chewy sugar cookie bars year round!

  • How to freeze your sugar cookie bars? You should slice into squares or rectangles and place into a gallon freezer bag in a single layer. Squeeze as much air out as possible and seal.  Do not layer multiple bags on top of each other as the frosting will stick. When the cookie bars are completely frozen the bags may be stacked. To serve, allow them to come to room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
  • How long can I store sugar cookie bars? In an airtight container, they can be stored for 2 weeks on the counter, my personal preference to eat them within the first week. In the freezer, they can be stored for up to 3 months.
  • What if the dough is too sticky to put in the greased pan? You can chill the dough for 20 minutes in the refrigerator. If it is still hard to manage add a tablespoon of flour dusting it across the dough and gently pat it in.
Three sugar cookie bars stacked on top of each other.

More Cookie Bar Recipes

Cookie bar recipe are so simple to make and only use one pan. It is the perfect way to share with friends and family and the best potluck or get together treat! Try these cookie bar recipe the next time you are feeding a crowd!

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Sugar Cookie Bars

These are so simple! They are so easy to whip up a batch and have a delicious sugar cookie in a bar!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword bar recipes, cookie bars, sugar cookie bars
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 12 Bars
Calories 353kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Vanilla Frosting:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 Tablespoon half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • Any color of food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch pan and set it aside. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt then set it aside.
  • In a stand mixer or with beaters, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. About 3 minutes. Combine egg, egg white, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix together until fully incorporated. Add the dry ingredients until all is fully combined.
  • Gently press the dough into the bottom of your 9×13 inch pan. Bake for 17-20 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and toothpick entered in the center is clean. Let completely cool and frost.
  • To make the frosting, Whip together butter, powdered sugar, and half and half until fluffy. Add vanilla. Add food coloring if using. Spread on the top of the cooled bars.

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Updated on May 9, 2021
Originally Posted on May 18, 2014

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg


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