Freezer Meal Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Shrimp

Easy Shrimp

Fast, easy, and delicious! This Easy Shrimp is ready in under ten minutes and turns out perfectly tender and juicy every single time!
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Cooking Method Air Fryer, Stove-Top
Protien Type Seafood
Diet Gluten Free, Dairy Free, High Protein, Low Carb
Servings 3 people

EQUIPMENT

1 Gallon Freezer Bag

Ingredients
  

Add to Freezer Bag and Mix Until Evenly Coated:

  • 1 lb Raw Shrimp - large or extra large, peeled and deveined rinse and pat dry
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions
 

To Freeze and Cook Later:

  • Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and date.
  • Add all ingredients to the freezer bag. Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and mix until the shrimp is well coated.
  • Freeze for up to three months.

Air Fryer:

  • Allow the meal to thaw overnight in the fridge or in the sink submerged in cold water.
  • Place shrimp into an air fryer basket (spacing evenly). Cook in an air fryer at 400F for 7-8 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the shrimp halfway through.

Stove-Top:

  • Allow the meal to thaw overnight in the fridge or in the sink submerged in cold water.
  • Over medium-high heat, add the thawed contents of the freezer bag to the hot pan.
  • Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, turning once midway, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.
  • Serve with rice pilaf, fresh or roasted veggies, in shrimp tacos, or over pasta with some crusty garlic bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 31gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 243mgSodium: 568mgPotassium: 421mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 170IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Easy Shrimp Bag Label
Freezer Meal Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Shrimp

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