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Garlic butter shrimp scampi in the air fryer basket, seen from above

Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi

A quick, elegant shrimp scampi recipe that tastes like it took hours but is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish features tender, garlicky shrimp with a buttery sauce and is made in your air fryer for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 348
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
Sauce Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon half juiced, half cut into wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer,
  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • - Whisk

Method
 

  1. Prepare the shrimp and sauce: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, white wine (or broth), red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
  2. Marinate the shrimp: Pour 2/3 of the sauce over shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes while the air fryer preheats.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
  5. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, or until shrimp are pink, opaque, and curled into a loose 'C' shape.
  6. Transfer shrimp to the bowl with sauce, add parsley and lemon juice. Toss to combine and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

Notes

This recipe uses minimal ingredients for maximum flavor. Substitute frozen shrimp if needed, either fully thawed or cooked from frozen (adding 2-3 minutes to cooking time).
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