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Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
Light, fresh, and incredibly quick, this air fryer shrimp dish features succulent shrimp tossed with lemon and garlic, served over healthy zucchini noodles. It's a perfect fast and flavorful dinner.
Prep 15 min
Cook 8 min
Total 23 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Zucchini Noodles
- 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Step 2 — For the Shrimp
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Zucchini Noodles
Spiralize the zucchinis. In a bowl, toss the zucchini noodles with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare Shrimp
Pat the shrimp dry. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 3
Air Fry Shrimp
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- 4
Combine and Serve
While the shrimp cooks, briefly warm the zucchini noodles in a skillet with a tiny bit of oil or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until slightly tender but still al dente. Drain any excess liquid. Toss the cooked shrimp with the zucchini noodles. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition per serving: 300 cal · 38g protein · 15g carbs · 10g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
