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shrimp foil packets

Shrimp Foil Packets

5 from 1 vote
Tender shrimp, crisp zucchini, and red onions tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce and cooked perfectly inside foil. A fast, mess-free dinner for the oven or grill.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Leave tails on for extra flavor if desired
  • 2 medium zucchini Sliced into thick rounds
  • 1 medium red onion Cut into wedges
  • ¼ cup butter, melted Can substitute with olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh is best for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika Adds a mild, smoky heat
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano For herbal notes
  • ½ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-duty aluminum foil Crucial for preventing tears
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For tossing ingredients
  • 1 knife For slicing vegetables
  • 1 cutting board For prep work

Method
 

  1. Heat your oven or grill to medium-high heat and cut four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
    hands preparing aluminum foil on marble counter
  2. Place the shrimp, zucchini slices, and red onion into a large mixing bowl.
    adding shrimp and vegetables to a mixing bowl
  3. Pour the melted garlic butter and seasoning blend over the top, tossing everything until completely coated.
  4. Divide the mixture evenly among the center of the four foil sheets in a single layer.
    spooning shrimp mixture onto foil sheets
  5. Fold the long sides of the foil together and crimp tightly, then roll up the short ends to trap the steam.
  6. Cook in the oven or on the grill for 12 to 15 minutes until the shrimp turn opaque and pink.
  7. Carefully open the packets to release steam, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use heavy-duty foil to prevent tearing. Check the packets at 12 minutes to ensure the seafood does not overcook.

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