Description
Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce are a delightful and effortless meal option that brings together the succulent flavors of shrimp and tender asparagus, all enveloped in a rich garlic lemon butter sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual summer gatherings, requiring just 22 minutes from start to finish. With minimal cleanup thanks to the foil packets, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen. Whether grilled or baked, these flavorful packs are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb medium thickness asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 6 Tbsp butter, diced
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400 – 425°F).
- Cut four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (14×12 inches) and place them on your countertop.
- Divide shrimp among the foil sheets, placing asparagus beside them.
- Drizzle each pack with vinegar, sprinkle with minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Distribute butter pieces evenly over the shrimp and asparagus.
- Crimp the edges of each foil packet tightly to seal.
- Grill packets for about 9-10 minutes until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
- Carefully unwrap each packet, drizzle with lemon juice, and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil pack (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg