How to Make Air Fryer Shrimp and Polenta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that's a little out of the ordinary? Look no further than this recipe for Air Fryer Shrimp and Polenta. This dish combines succulent shrimp with creamy, cheesy polenta for a meal that's sure to become a new favorite in your household.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's made in the air fryer, which means it cooks quickly and with minimal hands-on time. Plus, the air fryer gives the shrimp a delightful crispy texture w...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (16 ounce) tube polenta, sliced into 6 rounds
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces thawed frozen jumbo shrimp - drained, peeled, and deveined
  • 12 grape tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • ½ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • 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

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 200mg
    • Sodium: 808mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 400mg