Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is the first step to creating something wonderful. Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
If you’re in a pinch, you can substitute fresh shrimp with frozen, just be sure to thaw them completely first. And if you’re out of smoked paprika, regular paprika will do just fine!
Instructions
Now, let’s get cooking! Follow these simple steps to whip up this delightful dish:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. This ensures even cooking and a nice crispy finish on the shrimp.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss until the shrimp are well coated.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You might need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. The shrimp should be pink and slightly charred around the edges.
- Once cooked, transfer the shrimp to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Remember, cooking is as much about intuition as it is about following steps. Don’t be afraid to adjust seasoning according to your taste, just like my abuela taught me!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International