Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Garlic Shrimp with lemon! The gently spicy lemon-garlic marinade that permeates every mouthful of this recipe is what makes it so flavorful. The grilled shrimp are perfect to start a dinner party or to be presented with cocktails. Want to add some spice? After the shrimp are cooled, prepare a homemade cocktail sauce for dipping. You could also mix leftovers into spaghetti or serve the shrimp over a Cobb salad.
Since shrimp should be cooked as rapidly as possible, using an air fryer is a great way to ensure that the shrimp are cooked evenly and have a perfectly tender inside. This recipe for shrimp cooked in an air fryer is a wonderful option if you’re searching for something quick, simple, and healthy because it doesn’t require breading.
Ingredients
- one large clove of garlic, chopped or grated
- One tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 1-tsp fresh lemon juice
- Half a teaspoon of Italian spice
- Crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. sauce of Worcestershire
- One pound of big, peeled tail-on shrimp (21/25 per pound)
- Sliced thinly into half-moons, one lemon, seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
Guidelines
Step 1:
- Garlic, oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and Worcestershire sauce should all be combined in a big bowl. Toss to coat after adding the shrimp and lemon slices.
Step 2:
- Arrange the shrimp and lemon slices in an air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches (do not overcrowd). Cook for 4 to 6 minutes at 400° until the shrimp are opaque and fully cooked.
Step 3:
- Arrange lemon slices and shrimp on a plate. Add parsley on top
- Place the lemon slices and shrimp on a dish. Add parsley on top.
Prepare Ahead:
- You can marinate shrimp and lemon slices for one hour. Shut off and rest.
