Air Fryer Shrimp and Vegetables

Use your trusty air fryer to cook a balanced, carb-smart meal of shrimp and vegetables with little fuss.Lemon-Pepper Air Fryer Shrimp and Vegetables (Low-Carb & Quick!)

When you’re rushing to get dinner on the table, you can air fry shrimp, zucchini, and carrots for a quick, flavorful meal. Pair with a green salad to meet your nutritional and taste needs for a satisfying dinner.

Here’s what you’ll need to make this air fryer shrimp and vegetables recipe.

  • Shrimp: Look for shrimp labeled 26/30. That means there are 26-30 shrimp per pound.
  • Lemons: Fresh lemon juice helps ramp up the bright flavor in this dish.
  • Olive Oil: The small amount of olive oil balances the acid in the lemon juice and helps the seasonings coat the shrimp and vegetables.
  • Lemon-Pepper Seasoning: This usually contains lemon zest, black pepper, garlic, and a combination of spices like oregano, thyme, celery seed, and cayenne.
  • Spices: Garlic powder, paprika, and a small amount of salt help round out the flavor.
  • Vegetables: Cut them into similar sizes so they’ll cook at the same rate.

Lemon-Pepper Air-Fryer Shrimp and Veggies Recipe

Ingredients (makes 2 servings)

  • 10 oz. fresh or frozen extra-large shrimp in shells, thawed if frozen, peeled, and deveined
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning, such as Mrs. Dash
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. paprika
  • 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced

Directions

  1. Thaw shrimp if frozen. Rinse shrimp; pat dry.
  2. Preheat air fryer at 400°F.
  3. Combine Ingredients
  4. Squeeze 3 Tbsp. juice from one of the lemons; cut the remaining lemon into wedges.
  5. In a large bowl combine lemon juice and the next five ingredients (through paprika).
  6. Add shrimp, zucchini, and carrots; toss to coat
  7. Cook in the Air Fryer
  8. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp mixture to air-fryer basket.
  9. Cook 9 to 11 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, stirring occasionally.
  10. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • 217     Calories
  • 8g       Fat
  • 15g     Carbs
  • 27g     Protein

Make this quick and healthy air fryer shrimp recipe at home

Looking for more air fryer recipes or nutrition tips?
Reach out to Eber Lorie, Certified Nutritionist in Irvine, at Eberlorie@gmail.com — I’d love to help!