Air Fryer Peel-and-Eat Shrimp from Frozen

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Need a last-minute appetizer? These quick and easy peel-and-eat shrimp will be on the table in no time. These "steam" in the shell, which helps keep the shrimp moist. I like to use "extra jumbo" size shrimp, which are 16 to 20 shrimps per pound. Will serve 4 as an appetizer, or 2 as a main entree.

Submitted by France C
Updated on February 5, 2024
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound shell-on deveined jumbo shrimp

  • nonstick cooking spray

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

  • 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • 2 wedges lemon, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Quickly rinse shrimp under cold water to remove any ice or sediment. Pat dry with paper towels. Place shrimp in one layer in the basket of the air fryer and lightly mist with cooking spray. You may have to do 2 batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

  3. Air-fry shrimp for 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking shrimp until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes longer.

  4. Meanwhile, place butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat butter at 50 percent power until melted, 30 to 60 seconds. Mix in hot sauce and Old Bay® seasoning.

  5. Place cooked shrimp into a large bowl. Drizzle with butter mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Recipe Tips

If you are using smaller shrimp, reduce the cook time by 1 to 2 minutes.

If you are using regular Old Bay seasoning, use unsalted butter.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166 Calories
10g Fat
1g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 196mg 65%
Sodium 447mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 178mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.