Description
A delightful shrimp dish coated in a garlicky, cheesy crust, ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or as an elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons of butter, melted
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- ยฝ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- ยฝ teaspoon of salt
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, and salt.
- Toss the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until theyโre evenly coated in the marinade.
- Add Parmesan: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the shrimp, tossing gently to coat.
- Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the air fryer and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
You can substitute butter with olive oil or add lemon juice for a citrusy zing. To maintain crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 280mg