Air-Fried Bay Scallops with Asparagus and Mushrooms
Tender bay scallops are paired with crisp-tender asparagus and earthy mushrooms, seasoned with lemon-pepper, parsley, and paprika for a bright, lightly spiced flavor. Air-fried with olive oil and finished with fresh lemon, this quick dish is satisfying on its own or served over hot rice for an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Bay Scallops with Asparagus and Mushrooms, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Add scallops, asparagus, mushrooms, olive oil, lemon-pepper seasoning, parsley, and paprika to a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Transfer to the air fryer basket.
- 3
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through the cook time.
- 4
Serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 195.73 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 22.11 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 16.91 g 6%
- Total Fat 7.49 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.05 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.69 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 164.01 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 6.25 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 5.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 80.47 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.7 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 371.6 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 66.19 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 67.3 mg Good Source 75%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
About This Recipe
Air Fried Bay Scallops with Asparagus and Mushrooms is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Dried Parsley, Lemon, and Lemon Pepper. Each serving provides about 195.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Bay Scallops with Asparagus and Mushrooms made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Dried Parsley, Lemon, Lemon Pepper, Mushrooms. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Bay Scallops with Asparagus and Mushrooms?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 195.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Bay Scallops with Asparagus and Mushrooms easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Bay Scallops with Asparagus and Mushrooms healthy?
- Air-Fried Bay Scallops with Asparagus and Mushrooms has an easyChef Pro health score of 63/100. Per serving, it provides 195.73 calories and 22.11 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 164.01 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.05 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Shellfish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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