Description
This Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Shrimp is a quick, flavorful, and crispy seafood dish perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a delicious appetizer. The shrimp are coated in garlic, Parmesan, and seasoned to perfection, then cooked to tender crispness in the air fryer, making it a hassle-free and tasty choice.
Ingredients
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Seafood
- 12 oz frozen shrimp, thawed, shelled, and deveined
Dry ingredients and seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat dry the shrimp with paper towels to remove excess moisture and place them in a medium bowl for mixing.
- Mix the coating: Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl. Mix well to evenly coat all the shrimp.
- Cook in the air fryer: Arrange the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 360°F (182°C) for 10 minutes, turning the shrimp halfway through after 5 minutes to ensure even crispness.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve immediately with your preferred side such as cocktail sauce, over pasta, or in a salad.
Notes
- Ensure the shrimp are thawed and thoroughly dried to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the shrimp; adjust accordingly.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan or fresh herbs like parsley before serving.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
