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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp

Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp is quick, easy, and packed with flavor. A perfect 15-minute recipe for dinner, appetizers, or entertaining!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jamie Sherman

Equipment

Ingredients

For the shrimp:

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails on (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • lemon wedges for serving

For the garlic butter:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

For the shrimp:

  • Add shrimp, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Spray the basket with olive oil spray or line with an air fryer liner. Place the shrimp in a single layer in the basket.
  • Air fry for 6-8 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

For the garlic butter:

  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, add butter, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Once melted, cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in parsley.
  • Remove shrimp from the air fryer, then toss or spoon the garlic butter sauce over them. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

🥡 STORAGE

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

♨️ REHEATING

  • Air fryer: Reheat at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
  • Microwave: Reheat on medium power for 30-60 seconds.
  • Skillet: Reheat with a little butter over medium heat until warmed.
  • Oven: Reheat at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.

❄️ FREEZING

  • Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket so the shrimp cook evenly.
  • Adjust the cook time according to the shrimp size.
  • Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS

  • Oven: Bake at 425°F for 8-10 minutes.
  • Stovetop: Sauté shrimp in olive oil until pink, then toss with garlic butter.
  • Grill: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, then brush with garlic butter.

♻️ LEFTOVERS

  • Add leftover shrimp to salads, pasta, or rice bowls.
  • Use them in tacos or wraps for a quick meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 1229mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1036IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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