Description
Baked Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs are a quick and flavorful option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This dish features succulent shrimp combined with tender asparagus, all seasoned with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon. The foil pack cooking method locks in moisture and flavor, ensuring a satisfying meal without the hassle of extensive cleanup. Simply toss your ingredients together, seal them in aluminum foil, and bake for a hassle-free dinner that’s healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus (ends trimmed)
- 1 pound large raw shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Prepare a baking sheet.
- Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil (about 18 inches long).
- Divide the asparagus among the foil pieces as a base.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with garlic, salt, pepper, and toss to coat.
- Distribute the shrimp mixture over the asparagus in each foil pack.
- Drizzle each pack with chicken stock and lemon juice; top with cubed butter.
- Seal the foil packets tightly but leave room for steam.
- Bake on the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until shrimp are opaque pink.
- Carefully open packs to serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.
- The foil pack cooking method ensures minimal cleanup.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or adjust seasonings.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked through; they should turn opaque pink and curl into a ‘C’.
- Open foil packs carefully to avoid steam burns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil pack (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 210mg