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Air Fryer Lemon Butter Shrimp

Name: Air Fryer Lemon Butter Shrimp
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

4.7(2)

8 min

Time

400°F

Temp

220 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Shrimp

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

Serving

Fresh parsley, chopped

Lemon wedges

Crusty bread or pasta

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

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.

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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.

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