Description
Juicy shrimp coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until they’re well coated with the garlic butter mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the shrimp for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 200
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