Air Fryer Frozen Cajun Shrimp & Broccoli
Learn how to cook frozen shrimp and broccoli in your air fryer with this easy Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp recipe. Ready in 15 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 221kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp frozen, raw, peeled and deveined, do not thaw
- 12 oz Broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning click for my recipe, or more to taste. See recipe note if you're using a store brought blend.
- 3 tbsp Garlic Butter click for the recipe
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil or Olive Oil
Instructions
For the Broccoli:
- If using fresh broccoli: Add the broccoli to the bottom of the cooking pot (no air fryer basket insert needed). Drizzle with avocado oil. Air Fry on 400 for 5 minutes.
- If using frozen broccoli: Add the broccoli to the bottom of the cooking pot (no air fryer basket insert needed). Drizzle with avocado oil. Do not air fry just yet.
For the Frozen Shrimp:
- Add the frozen shrimp to the top of the broccoli. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and top it with garlic butter.
- Air Fry on 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Use a mixing spoon to stir the shrimp, butter, broccoli and spices.
- Air Fry on 400 degrees for 5-6 more minutes to cook the shrimp.
Notes
- Shrimp: This recipe is tested with frozen raw large shrimp. Do not thaw them first.
- Fresh broccoli: Give it a 5-minute head start before adding the shrimp.
- Frozen broccoli: It can cook with the shrimp from the beginning.
- Shrimp size: Smaller shrimp may finish sooner.
- Seasoning: Cajun blends vary in salt, so taste before adding any extra.
- Cooking vessel: A solid-bottom air fryer pot or insert (like an air fryer cake pan accessory) helps keep the garlic butter and sauce with the shrimp and broccoli.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1858IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg
