Description
These Baked Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs are a light and flavorful meal made with juicy shrimp, tender broccoli, and a delicious garlic butter sauce. Everything cooks in a foil packet for easy cleanup and can be baked or grilled!
Ingredients
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- For the Foil Packs:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- For Serving:
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) (or preheat grill to medium-high).
- Cut 4 large pieces of aluminum foil (about 12 inches each).
- Season the Shrimp & Broccoli:
- In a large bowl, toss shrimp and broccoli with olive oil, melted butter, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Assemble the Foil Packs:
- Divide the shrimp and broccoli evenly among the four pieces of foil.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (if using).
- Fold the foil over the ingredients and seal tightly to form a packet.
- Bake or Grill:
- Oven: Place foil packs on a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until shrimp are pink and broccoli is tender.
- Grill: Place foil packs on the grill and cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping once.
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Carefully open the foil packs (watch for steam!).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Add carbs: Serve over rice, quinoa, or pasta for a heartier meal.
- Swap veggies: Use asparagus, zucchini, or bell peppers instead of broccoli.
- Spice it up: Add more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce!
- Meal prep: Assemble foil packs ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 8 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~230
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~450mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Carbohydrates: ~6g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~25g
- Cholesterol: ~190mg