Air Fryer Lemon Butter Shrimp
Air Fryer Lemon Butter Shrimp is made with large shrimp, butter, garlic, Zest and juice of 1 lemon; air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes to serve 4. 220 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Toss shrimp with melted butter, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer.
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 6-8 minutes, shaking once, until shrimp are pink and slightly charred.
- 4
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon.
- 5
Serve over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the butter sauce.
Tip: The key is not overcrowding — shrimp need space to get a sear, not steam. They cook fast, so watch carefully. Remove when they're pink with slightly charred spots. The buttery pan juices are liquid gold for bread dipping.
Why Air Fry This?
- 🌊Gentle, even heat cooks fish through without drying it out — no flipping required.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Lemon Butter Shrimp at 400°F for 8 minutes. The key is not overcrowding — shrimp need space to get a sear, not steam. They cook fast, so watch carefully. Remove when they're pink with slightly charred spots. The buttery pan juices are liquid gold for bread dipping.
You need: 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 3 tbsp butter, melted, 3 cloves garlic, minced, Zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, Salt and pepper, Fresh parsley, chopped, Lemon wedges, Crusty bread or pasta. This recipe serves 4 with 220 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Lemon Butter Shrimp takes 8 minutes total at 400°F. Serve over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the butter sauce.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 8 minutes at 400°F.
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