Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp: Quick & Easy Recipe

Name: Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp: Quick & Easy Recipe
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 0.5 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®); 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley; 4 wedges fresh lemon

I wish I could say I meticulously plan every meal, but that's not the reality! Sometimes, dinner needs to be a spontaneous creation, piecing together whatever ingredients are available. In those moments, shrimp is a lifesaver. I always keep a bag of raw, cleaned shrimp in the freezer, and they've saved dinner countless times! This air fryer shrimp recipe is incredibly quick and simple, perfect as an appetizer with your favorite sauce, or as a main course over a salad with a delicious vinaigrette.

Total time25 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield4 servings, 4

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Ingredients

1 pound frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
0.5 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
0.13 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
4 wedges fresh lemon

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
While the air fryer preheats, separate the frozen shrimp if they are stuck together and remove any ice crystals using a spoon.
Arrange a single layer of frozen shrimp, about 1/2 pound, in the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, seafood seasoning, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Once the timer goes off, brush each shrimp with the seasoned butter mixture, flip them, and brush the other side as well. Continue air frying until the shrimp turn a vibrant pink and the meat is fully opaque, approximately 3 to 4 more minutes. Repeat with any remaining shrimp.
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges for added flavor and visual appeal.

Nutrition

Calories: 223 kcal
Fat Content: 14 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 238 mg
Protein Content: 23 g
Cholesterol Content: 203 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g