Air Fryer Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus
Quick-cooked shrimp with bright lemon and garlic, paired with crisp-tender asparagus for a vibrant, healthy weeknight meal. This Mediterranean-inspired air-fryer recipe (high-protein), ready in about 23 minutes, pairs large shrimp, lemon juice, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1.5 lbs asparagus
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1 lb large shrimp dry, then toss with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1.5 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Arrange 1.5 lbs trimmed asparagus in a single layer in air fryer basket, then top with shrimp mixture.
- Step 3: Air fry at 390°F for 8 minutes, shaking basket halfway, until shrimp are opaque and asparagus is tender-crisp with slight char on edges.
