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    Air Fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

    Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

    Posted On February 11, 2021 By Mirlene Last updated February 11, 2021 27 Comments

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    This Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp is so incredibly juicy and flavorful, it is certainly the perfect weeknight meal. A succulent stress-free recipe that takes less than 10 minutes in the air fryer. 

    • Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

    When it comes to quick and easy, effortless, and stress-free meal, hands down, shrimp does it for me.

    This succulent, garlicky, and lemony flavors blend so well together that at times it feels you are receiving a taste of heaven on earth.

    Utilizing the air fryer to cook this recipe does not compromise on flavor, but simply reduces the fat content from cooking it in butter over a stove top.

    It’s so versatile. And something as simple as this combination, which include melted butter, olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs, will turn the ordinary dinner to extraordinary!

    Garlic Butter Shrimp with Fresh Herbs

    I hope you guys have been enjoying the easy recipes we have been sharing with you. As a working mom and wife, I understand the need to have something quick on the table by dinner time. 

    • Air Fryer Shrimp Garlic Butter Recipe

    Although the children are at home, now then ever we must continue to maintain normalcy while attending to them and working. 

    What’s best about this recipe is that it requires about 5 minutes of prep time, that is if you purchased the already peeled shrimp; and 10 minutes if you did not. It calls for 10 minutes in the air fryer.

    You can serve this as an appetizer for game night.  

    Fresh or Frozen Shrimp 

    If you’re wondering whether you should purchase fresh or frozen shrimp, I say, it is a personal preference. I personally would recommend fresh ones, but fresh seafood can be costly and not available everywhere. 

    However, I have never steered away from frozen shrimp, or certain seafood. On the other hand, I do try my best to buy salmon steaks fresh when I can. You can always find good quality shrimp or fish in the freezer section at your local market. 

    • garlic butter shrimp in white plate with lemon wedges

    If you are being conservative about the amount of money you spend on seafood, consider whiting fish as well. If considering frozen shrimp, think about getting wild frozen shrimp as they are instantly frozen the minute they arrive from the port. 

    How To Thaw Frozen Shrimp?

    Place the frozen bag of shrimp in the fridge to thaw out overnight. But if you’re like me and always forget to thaw out the meal for the next day, consider taking this route outlined below to thaw the frozen shrimp. 

    Remove the frozen shrimp from the bag. Place the frozen shrimp in a bowl.  

    Place the bowl in the sink then run room temperature water over the shrimp. The water should be at room temperature NOT hot. Let the shrimp soak in the water and periodically turn them until they are completely thawed.

    Turning them by simply grabbing a handful and moving them to the top will help speed up the process. But this can take between 5-10 minutes.

    Just a word to the wise, the water may be cold since the temperature will change as the frozen shrimp began to thaw out. 

    That’s it. Now you can continue to handle the shrimp as needed. 

    How To Make Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp?

    This garlic butter shrimp is easy to make! The air fryer will do all of the hard work for you. Plus, this will give you time to prepare a garden salad to accompany the shrimp. 

    • Garlic butter shrimp ingredients

    How to make garlic butter sauce for shrimp?

    To make the garlic butter sauce for shrimp, simply follow the steps below.

    • Melt the butter in a bowl suitable to hold the large shrimp. 
    • Mince the garlic and chop the herbs. Add the garlic and herbs to the butter along with the oil to the bowl. Mix well. 
    • Then add the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat well. 
    • shrimp in garlic butter mixture in a white bowl
    • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp from the butter mixture to the air fryer basket. Reserving the butter mixture for later.
    • garlic butter shrimp in the air fryer basket
    • Cook the shrimp for 8 minutes. When the shrimp are almost done, about 4-minutes left, add the butter mixture to the shrimp.
    • Cooked shrimp in the air basket
    • Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and pour the butter mixture over the shrimp. Or use the leftover cooked butter mixture as a dipping sauce. 
    • The best ever air fryer garlic butter shrimp in white plate with lemon
    • Serve, garnish with lemon slices and enjoy. 

    What to serve with Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp 

    This recipe is perfect all year around. You can complete the meal by serving these garlic shrimp with fresh herbs with this dill rice or with this Haitian Black Rice. The possibilities are endless.

    What did you serve this air fryer garlic shrimp with? Let me know in the comments!

    Which Air Fryer To Use

    These shrimp were tested in two different air fryers – The Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360 and the Crux 5.3-Qt. Digital Air Convection Fryer. Here’s what we found out.

    The Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360: When the shrimp is prepared in this air fryer, it takes longer to cook. However, the shrimp is cooked at an even temperature. Leaving you with a juicer shrimp. It takes longer to prepare instead of 8-10 minutes. they are ready in 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees.

    Here are some positive facts about this air fryer from the manufacturer:

    • Better Than Convection and Toaster Ovens – 360° Quick Cook Technology and five super powerful heating elements mean your meals cook evenly on all sides in a whirlwind of super-heated air for crispy, delicious flavors. No added fats, oils, or unhealthy grease required. Get chef-quality results in one compact, 1500-Watt high power air fryer – 40% faster.
    • Designed to cook your food using a 360° whirlwind of superheated air, This powerful countertop oven replaces up to nine different kitchen cooking accessories including a convection oven, toaster oven, and other appliances while reducing the number of calories in almost every meal!
    • Includes cooking essentials each Emeril Lagasse power Airfryer 360 also includes a rotisserie spit, pizza rack, baking pan, drip tray, and crisper tray to help you make a range of different foods, including roast and fried chicken, salmon, authentic kebabs, restaurant-style pizza, and so much more.
    • shrimp in white dish with sauce and herbs

    Crux 5.3-Qt. Digital Air Convection Fryer: When the shrimp is prepared in this air fryer, it takes less time to cook and resulting in a juicy, golden or lightly charred shrimp. At 400 degrees, the shrimp is ready in 8-10 minutes.

    Here are some positive facts about this air fryer from the manufacturer:

    • Grill, roast, bake or air fry with eight preset options, High-performance Circular Heat Technology for crispy, evenly cooked food
    • Quick-heating stainless steel heating element, Adjustable temperature up to 400°F.

    More Air Fryer Recipes To Try

    Try these air fryer dessert dishes like this Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls with homemade cream cheese frosting or these Air Fryer Oreos.

    You also should try this shrimp scampi to serve a large family. 

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    How to cook garlic butter shrimp?

    Wash the shrimp and pat dry. Season with garlic butter mixture and cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy with lemon juice.

    How do you make shrimp more flavorful?

    To add more flavor to the shrimp, it is best to season it before cooking.

    What does vinegar do to shrimp?

    Adding acid to any meat will slowly start to cook the meat. With that being said, adding a small amount to the shrimp will help get rid of any bacteria, as well as help the meat to tenderize.

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    Air Fryer Shrimp Garlic Butter Recipe

    Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

    Savory Thoughts
    This air fryer garlic butter shrimp recipe will turn the ordinary dinner to extraordinary! A succulent stress-free recipe that's prepared with a few ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes cook.
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 23 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 272 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 Ounces Jumbo or Large Raw Shrimp Peeled
    • 2 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley Chopped
    • 4 Thyme Sprigs
    • 4 Tbsp. Orange Juice Lemon juice will work too.
    • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
    • 5 Tbsp. Butter Melted
    • 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
    • ½ Tsp. Kosher Salt
    • ½ Tsp. Black Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Melt the butter in a bowl suitable to hold the large shrimp.
      Mince the garlic and chop the herbs. Add the garlic and herbs to the butter along with the oil and orange juice. Mix well.
      Then add the shrimp to the mixture in the bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat well.
      garlic butter shrimp in the air fryer basket
    • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp from the butter mixture to the air fryer basket. Reserving the butter mixture for later.
      Cook the shrimp for 8 minutes at 320 degrees. When the shrimp are halfway done, about 4-minutes left, add the butter mixture over the shrimp and continue cooking for remaining 4 minutes.
      Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and pour the leftover butter mixture from the air fryer basket over the shrimp. 
      Serve, garnish with lemon slices / wedges and enjoy.
      shrimp in white dish with sauce and herbs

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    Notes

    Originally posted on May 2020. This recipe has been updated with a video, picture, and a few notes regarding the different air fryers that were used. The recipe remains the same as our audience already love it as it! 
    **** When printing the recipe, please unselect the camera so that the pictures are NOT printed with the recipe (if preferred).
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    If raw shrimp are unavailable, used cooked shrimp but reduce the amount of cooking time. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4ServingsCalories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 247mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 126IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 20mg
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    Comments

    1. Celina

      July 11, 2022 at 3:39 pm

      All the information one would need except…What temperature do you cook the shrimp in the air fryer for 8 minutes.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        July 15, 2022 at 2:46 am

        Cook the shrimp at 320 degrees if using a conventional air fryer. If using the Emeril Lagasse air fryer, cook the shrimp at 400 degrees.

        Reply
    2. GiniD

      November 20, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      Sounds delish, can’t wait to try this! BTW, shrimp is plural, like Deer! 😊

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        November 24, 2021 at 3:25 am

        Nice Catch! Thank you so much. Have fun with the recipe 🙂

        Reply
    3. Clancy

      February 07, 2021 at 2:43 am

      5 stars
      This is an incredibly easy and delicious recipe. I’ve made this twice, first time with raw shrimp, second cooked shrimp. I thought there might be a taste difference but there wasn’t. I added a ‘shake’ of minced onion to the butter mix and used lemon juice instead of orange. For the cooked shrimp I thought to half the cook time, but at 4 minutes they were still a bit rubbery and I found 5 minutes was the perfect cook time. Both times served over linguine with some grated parm. So, so easy I can see eating the shrimps weekly. Thank you for your awesome recipe!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        February 08, 2021 at 2:52 am

        WOW!!!! Thank you so much Clancy. I really appreciate your comment. We are addicted to this shrimp recipe as well 🙂

        Reply
    4. Tim H.

      February 03, 2021 at 2:38 am

      I am going to try this recipe soon

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        February 03, 2021 at 5:00 pm

        THANK YOU!

        Reply
    5. Mary Kay Mason

      January 18, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      I’m really looking forward to making this recipe. It looks delicious, simple and healthy! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        January 18, 2021 at 5:23 pm

        Thank you very much Mary. I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    6. Tina

      January 05, 2021 at 11:58 pm

      Is the nutritional info for the entire meal or just one serving?

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        January 07, 2021 at 1:54 am

        Hi Tina!
        It is per serving.

        Reply
    7. Noelle

      October 29, 2020 at 12:38 am

      Can i cook it in the airfryer without peeling and deveining?

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        November 07, 2020 at 2:01 pm

        Hello Noelle,
        It is best for you to peel and devein the shrimp to allow proper cleaning, seasoning and cooking.

        Reply
    8. Carolina

      July 10, 2020 at 12:48 am

      Hmm I am making this for dinner but I dont see when we use the Orange Juice or Olive Oil 🤔

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        July 10, 2020 at 11:55 am

        Hi Carolina,
        Thank you so much for your question. Please see step two in the directions >>> Mince the garlic and chop the herbs. Add the garlic and herbs to the butter along with the oil and orange juice. Mix well.
        Also, the step by step pictures will also help guide you. Let me know if you have any other questions.

        Reply
    9. Andrea Metlika

      May 15, 2020 at 9:08 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so for me. The shrimp look perfectly delicious. Making this ASAP!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        May 16, 2020 at 3:50 am

        Thank you, Andrea!

        Reply
    10. Lisa Huff

      May 15, 2020 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      OMG that garlic butter sauce! Love how easy this is in an air fryer!! I really need to get myself an air fryer.

      Reply
    11. Jessica Formicola

      May 15, 2020 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      I made this shrimp for dinner last night and my whole family loved it! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        May 16, 2020 at 3:50 am

        Thank you, Jessica! So glad everyone loved it.

        Reply
    12. Charla

      May 15, 2020 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      Garlic and shrimp is my favourite, I cannot wait to try this recipe in my air fryer. Looks fantastic!!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        May 15, 2020 at 7:47 pm

        Thank you, Charla!

        Reply
    13. Deanna

      May 15, 2020 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      I love shrimp. I love butter. I love garlic. And I love my air fryer so I love this recipe! So mouthwatering!!!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        May 15, 2020 at 7:47 pm

        Thank you, Deanna!

        Reply
    14. Sheri

      May 11, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      Orange juice is listed add an ingredient, but not mentioned in the recipe. When is it added or what is it used for?

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        May 12, 2020 at 2:10 am

        Thank you and great catch. I have updated the instructions. Hope you enjoy it. Cheers!

        Reply

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