Keto Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi

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Shrimp scampi is a classic dish that everyone loves and you won't believe how easy and simple it is to make it in your air fryer! In just minutes you and your family will enjoy this tasty dish and best of all this recipe is keto friendly!

Keto Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins
 4 tbsp butter
 1 tbsp lemon juice
 1 tbsp minced garlic
 2 tsp red pepper flakes
 1 tbsp chopped chives
 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
 2 tbsp chicken stock
 1 lb raw shrimp
1

Turn your air fryer to 330F. Place a 6 x 3 metal pan in it and allow it to start heating while you gather your ingredients.

2

Place the butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes into the hot 6-inch pan. Allow it to cook for 2 minutes, stirring once, until the butter has melted.

3

Open the air fryer, add all ingredients to the pan in the order listed, stirring gently.

4

Allow shrimp to cook for 5 minutes, stirring once. At this point, the butter should be well-melted and liquid, bathing the shrimp in spiced goodness.

5

Mix very well, remove the 6-inch pan using silicone mitts, and let it rest for 1 minute on the counter. Stir at the end of the minute.

6

The shrimp should be well-cooked at this point. Sprinkle additional fresh basil leaves and enjoy.

Recipe nutrition

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size


Amount per serving
Calories221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g17%
Total Carbohydrate 1g1%
Protein 23g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 4 tbsp butter
 1 tbsp lemon juice
 1 tbsp minced garlic
 2 tsp red pepper flakes
 1 tbsp chopped chives
 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
 2 tbsp chicken stock
 1 lb raw shrimp

Directions

1

Turn your air fryer to 330F. Place a 6 x 3 metal pan in it and allow it to start heating while you gather your ingredients.

2

Place the butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes into the hot 6-inch pan. Allow it to cook for 2 minutes, stirring once, until the butter has melted.

3

Open the air fryer, add all ingredients to the pan in the order listed, stirring gently.

4

Allow shrimp to cook for 5 minutes, stirring once. At this point, the butter should be well-melted and liquid, bathing the shrimp in spiced goodness.

5

Mix very well, remove the 6-inch pan using silicone mitts, and let it rest for 1 minute on the counter. Stir at the end of the minute.

6

The shrimp should be well-cooked at this point. Sprinkle additional fresh basil leaves and enjoy.

Notes

Keto Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi

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