If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor, air fryer shrimp and polenta is the perfect dish for you. This recipe uses simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be on the table in under 30 minutes. The shrimp are cooked to perfection in the air fryer, and the polenta is creamy and cheesy. Serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad for a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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AIR FRYER SHRIMP AND POLENTA
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Lay polenta rounds on a clean work surface. Brush both sides with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Combine shrimp and tomatoes in a bowl. Add remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and toss to coat. Use tongs to transfer tomatoes to the basket of the air fryer.
- Cook tomatoes in the preheated air fryer until blistered, about 2 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to a large bowl and smash with a wooden spoon.
- Place shrimp in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer shrimp to the bowl with the smashed tomatoes.
- Place polenta rounds in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, 15 minutes longer.
- While polenta rounds are cooking, combine butter, parsley, hot pepper sauce, and lemon-pepper seasoning in a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Divide polenta cakes between 2 serving plates. Spoon tomato-shrimp mixture over top and serve with seasoned butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 200.2 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 808.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
AIR FRYER FRIED SHRIMP
These air-fryer shrimp are perfectly crispy and easy to make without the hassle of heating up a large pot of oil. Serve with our spicy remoulade, or substitute any of your favorite condiments for dipping.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the fried shrimp: Spray the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer with cooking spray and set aside. Pat the shrimp dry between a couple paper towels, then season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
- Whisk the flour with 3/4 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper in a shallow bowl or baking dish. Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt in another shallow bowl. Add the panko to a third shallow bowl. Dip a shrimp in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the beaten eggs. Dredge in the panko, turning until evenly coated. Transfer to a large plate or a rimmed baking sheet and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees F. Working in batches, place some of the shrimp in a single layer in the fryer basket, then spray lightly with more cooking spray. Cook until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through, about 10 minutes.
- For the spicy remoulade sauce: Meanwhile, stir together the mayonnaise, pickled jalapenos, mustard, ketchup, hot sauce and scallion in a small bowl until smooth. Serve with the fried shrimp for dipping.
AIR FRYER CRISPY PANKO SHRIMP
Crispy, golden shrimp with a lot less fat and calories! Whip up a batch of the air fryer in minutes.
Provided by DanaAngeloWhite
Categories Healthy
Time 30m
Yield 24 shrimp, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a bowl and whisk until frothy.
- Place panko in a separate bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- Working in batches, dip shrimp into egg white, followed by panko, coating both sides.
- Spray half the shrimp with oil spray, place in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden.
- Using tongs, remove the shrimp from the basket and transfer to a plate.
- Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Serve immediately.
- Serves: 4; Calories: 184; Total Fat: 1 gram; Saturated Fat: 0 grams; Total Carbohydrate: 16 grams; Sugars: 0 grams; Protein: 28 grams; Sodium: 350 milligrams; Cholesterol: 183 milligrams; Fiber: 1 gram.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 1370.5, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 25.4
ZESTY SHRIMP AND SPINACH POLENTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: shrimp, olive oil, McCormick® Zesty Spice Blend, grape tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, medium-grind polenta, grated parmesan cheese, unsalted butter, baby spinach
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Dinner
Time 33m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons McCormick® Zesty Spice Blend until well coated.
- Heat a 9-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches of 5-6, cook the shrimp for 45 seconds on each side, until starting to turn golden and opaque. Transfer to a clean medium bowl and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil, remaining tablespoon McCormick® Zesty Spice Blend, and the tomatoes to the bowl with the shrimp and toss to combine.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and wipe out any crispy bits. Let the skillet cool for about 10 minutes.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and add the chicken broth and cream, whisking to combine. Cook until the liquid begins to steam, about 5 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the polenta, whisking well to prevent clumps from forming. Cook for 12-15 minutes, until the polenta is thick and the grains are tender, whisking constantly to prevent the polenta at the bottom of the pan from burning or clumping. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Whisk in the Parmesan cheese and butter, then fold in the spinach. It will wilt from the residual heat.
- Set an oven rack 3 inches from the broiler and turn the broiler on high.
- Arrange the shrimp on top of the polenta in the pan and top with the tomatoes and any remaining marinade from the bowl.
- Broil the skillet for 3 minutes, checking occasionally to avoid burning, until the polenta is golden brown and the tomatoes soften.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1006 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 73 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 10 grams
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh shrimp. Frozen shrimp can be used, but they should be thawed and patted dry before cooking.
- To make the polenta, use a good quality cornmeal. This will ensure that the polenta is smooth and creamy.
- Be sure to season the polenta well. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices.
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can cook the shrimp and polenta in a regular oven. Just be sure to adjust the cooking times accordingly.
- Serve the shrimp and polenta immediately, while it is hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Air fryer shrimp and polenta is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The shrimp is cooked to perfection in the air fryer, and the polenta is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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