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air fryer shrimp scampi recipe easy

Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi Recipe Easy and Delicious in Minutes

Join me as I whip up this easy air fryer shrimp scampi. Perfectly juicy and garlicky, it’s a must-try dish that’s ready quickly!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g) butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Cooked pasta or bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  6. Remove from the air fryer and garnish with fresh parsley.
  7. Serve immediately over cooked pasta or with bread.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Make sure the shrimp are not overcrowded in the air fryer for even cooking.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 160 mg

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