Air Fryer Shrimp with Lemon Butter Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 as an appetizer

  • Calories

    419 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Shrimp with Lemon Butter Sauce

Juicy air fryer shrimp seasoned with garlic, paprika and lemon pepper served with lemon butter sauce is a delicious way to serve shrimp.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 g / 1lb shrimp/prawns peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 2 tsp salt

For the lemon butter sauce

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1-2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup cream
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Instructions

  1. Place the shrimp/prawns in a large bowl.
  2. Drizzle over olive oil and lemon juice then add the paprika, lemon pepper, garlic powder and salt.
  3. Mix well to coat the shrimp in the seasoning then transfer to an air fryer basket. If you're cooking a large amount of shrimp, cook them in batches. 
  4. Air fry the shrimp at 200ºC/400ºF for 5-6 minutes (depending on their size) until the shrimp are golden and brown and just cooked. 
  5. While the shrimp is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan then mince in one garlic clove.
  6. Squeeze in the lemon juice then pour in the cream.
  7. Season with salt and pepper and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. 
  8. Serve the shrimp with the lemon butter sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 419kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 268mg (89%) Sodium 1461mg (61%) Potassium 444mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1871IU (37%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 131mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4as an appetizer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 419 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 419kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 268mg 89%
Sodium 1461mg 61%
Potassium 444mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1871IU 37%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 131mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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