Description
This Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful main course with juicy shrimp tossed in a zesty lemon-pepper marinade. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s low in calories and Weight Watchers-friendly, making it the perfect dish for busy weeknights or light dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for spraying air fryer basket)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For Serving
- 1 lemon, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the shrimp. This ensures even cooking and a perfectly crisp texture.
- Make the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Coat the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade. Toss thoroughly or stir until all the shrimp are well coated with the mixture.
- Prepare the Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with a non-aerosol olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the Shrimp: Place the marinated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to help them cook evenly.
- Air Fry the Shrimp: Cook the shrimp for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. Shrimp are done when they turn opaque with pink accents and become firm.
- Optional – Add Extra Marinade: For added flavor, pour any leftover marinade over the shrimp before cooking. This step is optional but highly recommended for extra zest.
- Serve: Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish and garnish with fresh lemon slices, if desired. Enjoy immediately while hot!
Notes
- This recipe makes two generous servings; each serving is 1 Weight Watchers point on the Blue and Purple plans, 3 points on the Green plan, and 1 point on the current WeightWatchers program (2023).
- For best results, use medium shrimp and make sure they are peeled and deveined before marinating.
- If desired, double the marinade for extra saucy shrimp—just adjust nutritional info accordingly.
- Shrimp cook very quickly, so do not overcook or they may become rubbery.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1325mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 429mg