Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Are you craving a quick and easy seafood dish? Look no further than this deliciously air fryer lemon garlic shrimp recipe! With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will impress your family and friends.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh or Frozen Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 Lemon, zested and juice
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, papper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, tossing gently to coat each shrimp evenly.
- Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, place the marinated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the shrimp in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time. The shrimp should be pink and opaque when done.
- Carefully remove the cooked shrimp from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.