Description
A high-protein, low-carb keto seafood recipe serving 4 in under 18 minutes. Succulent jumbo shrimp with bell peppers, red onion, and vibrant garlic butter glaze deliver intense flavor without sugars.
Ingredients
Raw jumbo shrimp (1 lb, ~24 count) peeled and deveined
Bell peppers (2-3), mixed colors
Red onion (1 large)
Ghee or butter (3 tbsp), melted
Minced fresh garlic (2 tbsp)
Lemon juice (2 tbsp)
Italian seasoning (1/2 tsp)
Smoked paprika (1/4 tsp, optional)
Fresh parsley (1 tbsp), finely chopped
Pink Himalayan salt (to taste)
Instructions
Submerge wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes
Skewer shrimp with 1-2 pepper/chunk of onion per skewer
Whisk ghee, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and herbs
Brush glaze over skewers and place in air fryer basket
Air fry 180°C/350°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway
Plate with additional parsley and lemon wedges on the side
Notes
Use ghee for higher smoke point
Substitute red onion with shallots if preferred
Shrimp tails can be left on for presentation
Lemon juice helps balance richness of fats
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American-Seafood