Description
A quick and healthy dish featuring shrimp seasoned with garlic and Parmesan, air-fried for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp. If they’re frozen, ensure they’re fully thawed and rinsed. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Combine the olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Toss the shrimp in the garlic-Parmesan mixture, ensuring they’re well coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Lay the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Air fry the shrimp for about 8-10 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, ensure your Parmesan cheese is gluten-free. Can use cooking spray instead of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg