Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp

A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp with a zesty lemon and garlic marinade.

Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 8 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 18 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Marinate Shrimp: Add shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
  4. Arrange Shrimp: Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. Cook Shrimp: Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Tips

  • For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for up to 30 minutes.
  • Ensure shrimp are in a single layer for even cooking.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level.

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