Description
Baked Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs offer a quick, flavorful meal that combines tender shrimp and crisp asparagus, all cooked together for a hassle-free dining experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these foil packs are not only easy to prepare but also a delight to serve. The dish bursts with flavors from garlic and lemon juice, making it a healthy choice packed with protein and vegetables. Cleanup is a breeze since everything cooks in aluminum foil, allowing you more time to enjoy your meal and less time washing dishes. Customizable with your favorite seasonings or additional veggies, these foil packs guarantee a delicious dinner every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
- 1 pound large raw shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (cubed)
- Kosher salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Cut four pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil about 18 inches long.
- Distribute trimmed asparagus evenly among the foil pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Place seasoned shrimp on top of the asparagus in each packet.
- Drizzle each packet with chicken stock and lemon juice; add butter cubes.
- Seal the foil packets tightly and place them seam-side up on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until shrimp are opaque pink and curled.
- Carefully open packets to release steam; serve hot garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg