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Air Fryer Frozen Garlic & Herb Butter Shrimp

Air Fryer Frozen Garlic & Herb Butter Shrimp

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Frozen Garlic & Herb Butter Shrimp -- Seafood lovers, rejoice! Today, I'm thrilled to unveil a culinary delight to tantalize your taste buds - Air Fryer Frozen Garlic & Herb Butter Shrimp.

Ingredients 

  • 10 ounces Garlic & Herb Butter Shrimp, Frozen
  • 12 oz pasta, like spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • 1 whole Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place the frozen garlic and herb butter shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are fully heated and slightly crispy.
  • Remove from the air fryer and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
  • Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until they start to soften.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomato mixture.
  • Toss everything together, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Plate the pasta, topping it with the cooked garlic and herb butter shrimp.
  • Garnish with chopped basil and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 1951mgPotassium: 846mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2003IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 3mg