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Air fryer garlic butter shrimp is a fast and delicious meal, that is super easy to make in the air fryer! The combination of garlic and butter makes every bite just melt in your mouth!
This shrimp is a perfect appetizer or main course when tossed with your favorite pasta and sauce. This recipe is perfect when you need a meal on the table in a hurry, or on a busy weeknight.
There is almost no prep time and cleanup is simple, so grab that garlic and shrimp when you are craving seafood! This recipe will make even the pickiest eaters happy.
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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Garlic butter shrimp combines the best flavors with the richness of butter and garlic together, making the shrimp pop with flavor.
I love that this recipe can be a snack or appetizer, but can also be tossed with alfredo sauce and noodles for a complete meal. The garlic and butter combined with the pasta, makes a meal that tastes as good as a restaurant!
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Important Tip: When using your air fryer, make sure the shrimp are spaced out and in a single layer without overlapping. This allows the air to circulate evenly, and will help the shrimp to cook evenly.
Because this shrimp is so yummy, there is no right or wrong way to serve it. Just writing this is making me drool thinking of the garlic smell that fills the kitchen as the shrimp cooks in the air fryer.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Family Favorite: My family loves all things seafood, especially shrimp. This simple recipe can be easily be served as an appetizer or tossed with pasta for a complete meal.
- Quick and Simple: With just a few ingredients, you can whip up air fryer garlic shrimp dish in just a few minutes!
- Amazing Flavors: The garlic butter sauce combination is so rich and tasty, making them perfect with the shrimp!
Ingredients
You only need three simple ingredients for this delicious shrimp dish:
- Medium Shrimp (deveined)
- Unsalted Butter
- Minced Garlic (or pressed)
Optional: Season with salt, black pepper, or for a little bit of heat, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or chili powder.
I show my Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer for this recipe, which is the perfect size basket to prepare one or even two pounds of shrimp. Although, as long as you can fit the shrimp without stacking, any basket will work just fine.
How to Air Fry Garlic Butter Shrimp
Prepare the Shrimp: Find uncooked shrimp that are already deveined or use a de-veining tool like this one. Once deveined, just remove the shell and toss them into a large bowl.
Make the Garlic Butter: Combine the butter and garlic in a small bowl. Microwave for about 30 seconds until the butter melts.
Coat the Shrimp: Pour the garlic butter mixture over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
Air Fry: Arrange the shrimp in the air fryer basket without stacking. Cook at 370°F for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
The cooked shrimp will turn a beautiful golden orange with a slight opaque look when done. Drizzle with lemon juice or lime juice if desired.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp
- This shrimp is delicious when served with pasta or over a bed or air fryer rice.
- For a delicious side, try this shrimp with air fryer garlic bread or these air fryer garlic knots.
- Besides pasta, serve this shrimp with these air fryer stir fry veggies.
Storing and Reheating
Storing: Once the shrimp has cooled, place leftovers in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating: To reheat the shrimp, place them back in the air fryer at 370°F for about 3-4 minutes or until warmed through. You can also reheat them in the microwave for about 1-2 mins, but be careful not to overcook them as they can become rubbery.
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Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, about 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- After removing the shells, rinse the shrimp and pat them dry. Place them in a large bowl, and set aside.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the butter and minced garlic, and microwave for about 30 seconds, until the butter has melted.
- Pour the butter and garlic mixture over the shrimp, and stir together, coating the shrimp with the mixture.
- Pour the shrimp into the basket, leaving enough room between them so they aren't stacked.
- Air fry at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- To determine doneness, the base of the shrimp tail will be an opaque color, and no longer translucent.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cook frozen shrimp in the air fryer? Yes, just make sure they are shelled and deveined. Add 2-3 extra minutes to the cooking time if using frozen shrimp.
Do I need to spray the basket or use parchment paper? The butter on the shrimp should prevent sticking, but you can use air fryer parchment paper for easier clean-up.
Awesome, Moving soon where a air fryer is provided instead of a stove. This will absolutely be first recipe I try, love love love shrimp ????