Shrimp Foil Dinner
Shrimp Foil Dinners are not only simple to make but also offer a delicious combination of shrimp, vegetables, and herbs that will satisfy your taste buds. Whether you're a seafood lover or simply in need of a hassle-free weeknight meal, shrimp foil dinners are the way to go.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 to 2 tablespoon fresh herbs, optional
- 1.5 pounds uncooked large shrimp, deveined (31-40 shrimp per pound)
- 3 cups bite-sized broccoli florets*
- 3 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
- Salt and pepper
- Aluminum foil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butter, garlic, and herbs until the butter is melted and the garlic fragrant, about 30 seconds. (This can also be done on the stovetop.)
- Tear off 6 sheets of foil about 18 inches long each. Brush a bit of the butter mixture in the center of each set of foil.
- Evenly distribute the shrimp, broccoli, and cauliflower between each of the foil packets.
- Brush the additional butter over the vegetables and shrimp. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Draw two opposite ends of the foil up and fold it over, and then fold each end (you want to seal the food inside, making a packet).
- Heat your grill to medium to medium-high, and place the foil packets directly on the grill grates. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Carefully open the foil packets, and enjoy while still hot. Serve with additional lemon slices.
Notes
- *The cauliflower and broccoli need to be truly bite-sized pieces or they won’t cook through and you’ll have under cooked veggies in your packet. Err on the side of smaller than you normally would for this recipe.
- You can swap out the vegetables for other ones you like, like zucchini, asparagus, or snow peas.
- You can swap out the shrimp for a 6 1-inch thick, 6-ounce pieces of salmon if you’d like, too. It’s delicious.
- Don’t want to grill? Feel free to bake this instead. Place foil packets on a baking sheet, and bake at 400 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes, until the shrimp is cooked through.
- You can use just about any fresh herbs that you might have on hand. I use parsley, oregano, and basil most often (a combination of all three is great).
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with a side salad, spinach salad, berry salad, or with breadsticks or a loaf of garlic bread. You could also serve this with a simple rice pilaf or the coconut rice recipe. This would also be great with fresh peaches or berries on the side.
- MEAL PREP: You can cut up the broccoli and cauliflower ahead of time. Just store them in a sealed container in the fridge together until you are ready to use them.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg
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