Description
Sizzling Garlic Butter Shrimp Air Fryer Recipe brings restaurant-quality seafood straight to home kitchens with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Crispy, buttery shrimp emerge perfectly cooked in minutes, promising a delightful meal you can easily master.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wet Ingredients and Garnish:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
- Cooked rice or pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty garlic butter infusion by whisking melted butter with minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently tumble peeled and deveined shrimp into the aromatic sauce, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with the flavorful marinade.
- Activate the air fryer and set the temperature to 400°F, allowing it to warm up for approximately 5 minutes to create an optimal cooking environment.
- Spritz the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent potential adhesion of shrimp during cooking.
- Arrange shrimp in a single, uncrowded layer within the basket, working in batches if necessary to maintain proper heat circulation and even cooking.
- Air fry the shrimp for 6-8 minutes, pausing midway to give the basket a gentle shake, promoting uniform cooking and golden-pink coloration.
- Verify doneness by confirming shrimp have transformed to a vibrant pink hue and appear fully cooked through.
- Transfer the succulent shrimp to a serving dish, drizzling any remaining garlic butter sauce from the original bowl for enhanced flavor.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and accompany with lemon wedges to provide a bright, citrusy accent.
- Serve immediately, optionally presenting over rice or pasta for a more substantial meal, and savor the delectable garlic butter shrimp.
Notes
- Check shrimp freshness by ensuring they smell clean and ocean-like, not fishy or ammonia-like before cooking.
- Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels to achieve crispy, golden exterior and prevent steaming in air fryer.
- Season boldly but carefully – garlic and red pepper flakes can quickly overpower delicate shrimp flavor, so start with small amounts.
- Arrange shrimp in single layer without overcrowding for perfect golden-brown crispy texture and even cooking.
- Gluten-free modification: Use gluten-free seasoning and confirm all ingredients are certified gluten-free for sensitive diets.
- Low-carb option: Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta or rice.
- Swap butter with olive oil for heart-healthy alternative without compromising rich, savory flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg