Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce are the perfect blend of flavor and convenience, making them an ideal choice for quick weeknight dinners or summer barbecues. These foil packs feature succulent shrimp and tender asparagus drizzled in a rich garlic lemon butter sauce, delivering a delightful taste experience without the hassle of extensive cleanup. Just toss everything into the foil, seal it tight, and let your grill or oven do the work! Whether you’re a novice cook or an experienced chef, this recipe is simple yet impressive, ensuring a delicious meal every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp dry white apple vinegar or chicken broth
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 Tbsp butter, diced
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lb medium thickness asparagus, trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400 – 425°F).
- Cut four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (14×12 inches each) and lay them flat.
- Divide shrimp among the packs, placing asparagus beside them.
- Drizzle each pack with vinegar or broth, sprinkle garlic and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add butter pieces evenly on top.
- Seal each pack tightly by folding in the sides and crimping edges.
- Grill for about 9 – 10 minutes until shrimp is opaque.
- Unwrap carefully; drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil pack (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg