Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce
Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce
Ingredients
For the Air Fryer Shrimp
- 1 pound frozen large shrimp, no thawing needed
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 2 scallions, sliced, for garnish
- 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Arrange the 1 pound of frozen large shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Ensure not to overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Air fry the shrimp for 6 minutes, or until they are opaque and cooked through. If needed, air fry for an additional 60-90 seconds until fully cooked.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
While the shrimp cooks, prepare the garlic butter sauce. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 4 tablespoons of salted butter and 2 grated garlic cloves.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Microwave the butter and garlic on high for 30-45 seconds, or until the butter is completely melted and the garlic is fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Stir in the 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice into the melted butter mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Once the shrimp are cooked, transfer them to a serving bowl. Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce over the shrimp and toss gently to coat each shrimp evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced scallions and fresh lemon wedges. This dish pairs wonderfully with a crusty baguette.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce
For the Air Fryer Shrimp
- 1 pound frozen large shrimp, no thawing needed
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 2 scallions, sliced, for garnish
- 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Arrange the 1 pound of frozen large shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Ensure not to overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Air fry the shrimp for 6 minutes, or until they are opaque and cooked through. If needed, air fry for an additional 60-90 seconds until fully cooked.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
While the shrimp cooks, prepare the garlic butter sauce. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 4 tablespoons of salted butter and 2 grated garlic cloves.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Microwave the butter and garlic on high for 30-45 seconds, or until the butter is completely melted and the garlic is fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Stir in the 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice into the melted butter mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Once the shrimp are cooked, transfer them to a serving bowl. Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce over the shrimp and toss gently to coat each shrimp evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced scallions and fresh lemon wedges. This dish pairs wonderfully with a crusty baguette.
⏱️ 1 min