Description
Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce are the ultimate solution for a quick, flavorful meal that captivates the senses. This delightful dish combines juicy shrimp and tender asparagus in a luscious garlic lemon butter sauce, all conveniently cooked in foil. Perfect for grilling or baking, these foil packs make cleanup a breeze while delivering a mouthwatering flavor explosion. Whether you’re entertaining guests at a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress with its fresh ingredients and vibrant taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 lb medium-thickness asparagus (trimmed)
- 6 Tbsp diced butter
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp dry white apple vinegar or chicken broth
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (400 – 425°F).
- Cut four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each about 14 by 12 inches.
- Divide shrimp among the foil packs and arrange asparagus alongside.
- Drizzle each pack with vinegar or broth, then sprinkle garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Add butter pieces evenly over the top.
- Seal the packets tightly but leave some space inside for steam circulation.
- Cook on the grill or in the oven for about 9 – 10 minutes until shrimp is cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil pack (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 240mg