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Garlic Butter Air Fryer Shrimp

This Garlic Butter Air Fryer Shrimp recipe transforms simple ingredients into a quick and flavorful dish that feels like fine dining, all in under 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and paprika, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the garlic butter mixture, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking
  1. Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  2. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Don’t skip toasting the garlic; it boosts the flavors. Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the air fryer at a lower temperature to keep them juicy.