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This Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe perfectly combines the delicious flavors of lemon and garlic. It’s so easy to make with almost no prep time! 

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Nothing beat the flavor of this shrimp, and when it’s easy to make, without a lot of ingredients, that just makes this recipe even better! The garlic and lemon combination make this shrimp great right out of the air fryer!

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WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE

This is a favorite air fryer shrimp recipe. I like to keep shrimp in the freezer so I can make this in a hurry. It’s perfect for a quick meal, especially on busy weeknights. But it’s also great as a game day appetizer, or salad or pasta topper. 

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Besides the amazing flavor, this lemon shrimp is full of protein, low in calories, and low in carbs! This makes them a great choice for a healthy shrimp meal. 

For more delicious seafood recipes, try air fryer lobster tails, air fryer crab legs, air fryer salmon, air fryer frozen crab cakes, or air fryer scallops.

INGREDIENTS

Uncooked shrimp with melted butter and seasonings on a marble table.
  • shrimp– frozen or fresh shrimp that is medium or large, uncooked and deveined
  • unsalted butter, melted
  • fresh lemon juice
  • garlic- about 2-3 cloves garlic
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1
Remove the shells from each piece of shrimp. You can also remove the tails if you prefer them that way.

STEP 2
Once they are prepared, add the shrimp to a large bowl. Pour in the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss all of the ingredients together until the shrimp are well coated with the mixture. 

Shrimp ingredients in a bowl in front of an air fryer basket.

STEP 3
Transfer shrimp from the bowl to the air fryer basket or air fryer tray. Try to spread them evenly, in a single layer, without stacking or overlapping.

Raw shrimp coated in butter, garlic, and lemon juice.

STEP 4
Air fry shrimp at 370 degrees F for 6-8 minutes until the shrimp are a bright orange.

I make this recipe in my Cosori air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, total time may need to be adjusted 1-2 mins. 

This shrimp is delicious when served with yummy sides like air fryer asparagus, air fryer broccoli, or air fryer baked potatoes. Add an air fryer steak for a complete surf and turf dinner!

VARIATIONS

  • This shrimp is delicious as a meal, but you can easily add it to a creamy sauce, or top your favorite pasta dish, like shrimp scampi, or let it chill and add to a salad. 
  • If you love the lemon flavors, add this shrimp to this air fryer shrimp tacos recipe. 
  • Allow the shrimp to chill and serve it with cocktail sauce for shrimp cocktail. This makes a delicious appetizer or quick snack!
  • Divide the shrimp and serve over cooked rice for easy meal prepping for the week. 
  • Change up the flavor by adding old bay seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, Italian seasonings, or serve with your favorite dipping sauce. 
Orange juicy shrimp in the air fryer basket.

EXPERT TIPS

Once they are done, you can squeeze an extra bit of lemon juice for taste. Garnish with lemon slices or some freshly chopped fresh parsley before serving. 

Buying shrimp that are already deveined saves a lot of time. If you can’t find them already prepared you can use a fork tong to lift and pull the vein out of the shrimp.

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STORING AND REHEATING

If you have any, place leftover shrimp in a sealed or airtight container. You can store it in the fridge for about 3-4 days. You can eat cold cooked shrimp, but if you want to reheat shrimp, return to the air fryer and air fry at 380 degrees F for 2-4 minutes until hot. 

Orange juicy shrimp stacked on a white plate with a lemon wedge.

FAQS

Can I make this recipe with pre-cooked shrimp?

You can!  I prefer raw shrimp, but if you have cooked shrimp, toss with the ingredients the same way you would as raw shrimp. The only difference is you will need to lower the cooking time by about 3-4 minutes. 

Can I use frozen shrimp for this recipe?

You can use frozen, raw shrimp. I like to keep a bag in the freezer to have on hand. Just soak the shrimp in cold water for about 15-30 minutes, or rinse under cool running water until it thaws, and then peel the shrimp. 

Does it matter what size of shrimp I use?

There are so many different sizes of shrimp, it’s really just a personal preference. Although I prefer medium shrimp for shrimp cocktail and when using in other recipes like pastas or a salad. If I’m using the shrimp to serve as the main course, I would use large or jumbo shrimp. 

MORE AIR FRYER SHRIMP RECIPES

The lemony flavor combined with garlic, makes each bite full of flavor. After air frying, the shrimp is so juicy and tender, you will want to make this recipe all of the time. 

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Orange shrimp stacked on a white plate with lemon wedges.
5 from 1 vote
Servings: 4

Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp

By Becky
This Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe is so easy to make and perfectly combines the delicious flavors of lemon and garlic.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes
Total: 11 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound shrimp, raw and deveined, medium or large
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Remove the shells from each piece of shrimp. You can also remove the tails if you prefer them that way. If you need to, devein the shrimp by grabbing a fork and pulling the vein out of the shrimp.
  • Once they are prepared, add the shrimp to a large bowl. Pour in the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss all of the ingredients together until the shrimp are well coated with the mixture. 
  • Transfer shrimp from the bowl to the air fryer basket or air fryer tray. Try to spread them evenly, in a single layer, without stacking or overlapping.
  • Air fry shrimp at 370 degrees F for 6-8 minutes until the shrimp are a bright orange.

Notes

Once they are done, you can squeeze an extra bit of lemon juice for taste. Garnish with lemon slices or some freshly chopped fresh parsley before serving. 
If you have any, place leftover shrimp in a sealed or airtight container. You can store it in the fridge for about 3-4 days. You can eat cold cooked shrimp, but if you want to reheat shrimp, return to the air fryer and air fry at 380 degrees F for 2-4 minutes until hot. 

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 165mg, Sodium: 934mg, Potassium: 155mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 468IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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