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Air Fryer Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce
Enjoy tender, flavorful shrimp cooked to perfection in the air fryer, topped with a rich garlic butter sauce for a delicious and quick meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1.5 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 40 grams melted unsalted butter
- 0.25 tablespoon parsley
- 0.25 tablespoon white pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- to taste Parmesan cheese (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Mix olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Toss shrimp in the seasoning. Arrange in air fryer and cook for 6 minutes.
- While shrimp cook, melt butter and cook garlic until fragrant. Whisk in parsley, white pepper, and salt.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate, drizzle with garlic butter, and serve immediately. Optional: top with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer for even cooking.