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Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi Quick Creamy & Healthy Recipe

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 Nutrition 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 493mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 218IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.6mg

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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