Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp
Succulent shrimp tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer. A luxurious yet affordable dish that's ready in under 20 minutes. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (low-carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 500g, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 tbsp white wine
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F). In a large bowl, mix shrimp with 1 tbsp butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate 10 minutes.
- Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt remaining 3 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add wine and lemon zest, simmer 3-4 minutes until reduced by half. Stir in shrimp mixture and cook 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
- Step 3: Transfer shrimp to air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook 8-10 minutes, shaking basket halfway, until shrimp are golden and slightly crispy. Serve immediately with sauce.
