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Air Fryer Baked Shrimp Scampi

Air Fryer Baked Shrimp Scampi

4.75 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

This is a classic Italian dish, usually deep-fried. But today, you can save hundreds of calories and lots of time by preparing this dish in your air fryer.  The top is baked to golden perfection; it makes a great meal anytime.

Ingredients 

Shrimp Layer:

  • 2 pounds shrimp
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Panko Topping:

  • 1/4 cup butter, unsalted and melted
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup shallots, diced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2/3 cup panko, or breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Start by mixing the shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
  • Then layer the shrimp in a casserole dish (air fryer safe)
  • Then, mix the melted butter, garlic, shallots, Italian seasoning, egg yolk, and panko in another mixing bowl.
  • Mix well until all of the panko is incorporated into the mixture.
  • Then spread the panko topping onto the layered shrimp.
  • Set the casserole dish into the air fryer at 330 degrees F (air fryer setting) for 5 minutes.
  • Plate, serve and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Baking Pan, or Small Casserole Dish, make sure it's oven-safe

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 840kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 97gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 883mgSodium: 2043mgPotassium: 1470mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 880IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 418mgIron: 5mg