Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers

Name: Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 400 g Peeled shrimp; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 2 Garlic cloves; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 Lemon

18 minPescatarianSteady energyHormone balanceFollicular phaseAir Fryer

Servings:

Ingredients

—Peeled shrimp — 400 g
—Olive oil — 1 tbsp
—Garlic cloves — 2
—Paprika — 1 tsp
—Lemon — 1

Allergens

Contains shellfish

Method

01Thread the shrimp onto skewers (soaked in water first, if wooden).
02Mix the oil, garlic and paprika, and coat the shrimp.
03Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.
04Cook for 6–8 minutes, turning once.
05Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Why this works

Shrimp is a source of selenium, a mineral that supports normal thyroid function, which in turn helps regulate the body's hormonal balance. Quick cooking in the air fryer keeps the shrimp from turning rubbery, as can happen with longer frying.

Sources

Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to selenium — EFSA Journal, 2010;8(10):1727

Nutrition (per serving)

220

kcal

26g

protein

fat

carbs

0.2g

fiber

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