Description
This Air Fryer Old Bay Shrimp recipe delivers perfectly cooked, flavorful shrimp seasoned with classic Old Bay spices, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s a delicious appetizer or main course that cooks in just 8 minutes using the air fryer, making it perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a large bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange Shrimp in Air Fryer: Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Shrimp: Set the air fryer to 360ºF and cook the shrimp for 10 minutes, checking at 8 minutes to ensure they do not overcook. Shrimp are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145ºF and turn pink and opaque.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the shrimp from the air fryer basket, plate them, and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat shrimp in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes until warmed through for best texture.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked to an internal temperature of 145ºF for safe consumption.
- You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a slightly different citrus flavor.
- If you don’t have Old Bay seasoning, a blend of paprika, celery salt, black pepper, and cayenne can be used as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
