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Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp

Garlic, butter, cheesy shrimp that can be served over pasta, rice or simply eat them on their own. Yummmm!
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 437kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce bag of frozen shrimp
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 packet Italian dressing seasoning
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning (low sodium)
  • 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray. Dump the frozen shrimp into the air fryer basket. Spray the shrimp with the olive oil spray.
  • Air fry at 390 degrees for about 10 minutes or until the shrimp turns from gray to pink.
  • Remove the basket half way through the cooktime and shake to cook all side of the shrimp.
  • Transfer the shrimp from the air fry basket to:
    a. a pan that fits into your air fryer or line your air fryer basket with tin foil;
    b. the removable pot of your Ninja Foodi, or
    c. a saucepan on the stove
  • Combine the shrimp, butter, Italian dressing seasoning packet, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning.
  • If you are using the stovetop, set the heat to medium and cook on the stovetop for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    If using the Ninja Foodi, SAUTE on High for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    If using an air fryer, air fry for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees, stirring every 2 minutes.
  • After five minutes, add 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese and stir.
  • Continue to saute' or air fry for one additional minute until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.