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Garlic and Herb Air Fryer Shrimp

Make dinner a breeze with this easy garlic and herb air fryer shrimp recipe. It's a tasty and nutritious option that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 292 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds large shrimp
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • A handful of fresh basil
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or juice of 1 full lemon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper and red chili flakes adjust to your desired spice level

Instructions
 

Preparing the Shrimp:

  • Begin by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. This step is essential, so don't skip it.

Shrimp Prep:

  • Peel and devein the shrimp if needed. You can choose to leave the tails on or remove them, depending on your preference.
    2 pounds large shrimp

Making the Marinade:

  • In a small food processor, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, dried oregano, fresh basil, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red chili flakes. Blend until the mixture forms a flavorful marinade.
    ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, A handful of fresh basil, 6 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, Black pepper, A pinch of cayenne pepper and red chili flakes

Marinating the Shrimp:

  • Place the shrimp in a bowl and gently pour ¾ of the prepared marinade over them. Gently mix to ensure all the shrimp are coated. For optimal flavor, refrigerate the mixture and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Air Frying:

  • Arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in batches.

Cooking Time:

  • Air fry the shrimp at 400°F for about 5 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 31gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 1867mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 561IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 1mg
Keyword airfryer, garlic, herb, shrimp
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