Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp is a healthy and delicious main dish, perfect for those following Weight Watchers. The shrimp are coated in a zesty lemon pepper marinade and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, resulting in a flavorful and low-point meal.
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:2 people
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 Lemon, juiced
1 tsp lemon pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Optional Garnish:
1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until well coated.
Cook the Shrimp: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-aerosol olive oil. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the basket. Air fry until the shrimp are opaque with pink accents and firm, about 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking if desired.
Optional: For extra flavor, pour any extra marinade over the shrimp in the air fryer before cooking.
Serve: Serve the shrimp with lemon slices, if desired.
Notes
Divide the cooked shrimp into 2 servings; each serving is 1 Point for Blue and Purple plans and 3 points for the Green plan on the current Weight Watchers Program (2023).
