Description
These Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets are a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious seafood meal with garlic, butter, and a hint of lemon, all cooked to perfection in convenient foil packets. Whether grilled outdoors or baked in the oven, this recipe is a flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or camping trips.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Additional:
- 1 cup cooked angel hair pasta or zucchini noodles (optional)
- heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill or Oven: Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Packets: Cut four large sheets of foil. Divide shrimp mixture among the foil sheets. Add pasta or zucchini noodles if desired. Seal the edges to form packets.
- Cook: Grill or bake for 10–12 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- These packets can also be cooked over a campfire.
- Enhance the flavor with white wine or Parmesan.
- Serve with crusty bread for soaking up the buttery sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
