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Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Bliss

This shrimp and asparagus foil pack recipe features a rich garlic lemon butter sauce for a quick and easy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 packs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp (21/25) Peeled and deveined
For the Flavor Base
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine or Chicken Broth Substitute with vegetable broth for gluten-free
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic offers the best taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or Kosher salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Swap with olive oil for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Bottled juice okay, fresh is recommended
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Can substitute with any fresh herb
For the Veggies
  • 1 bunch Medium Thickness Asparagus Avoid very thin or thick asparagus

Equipment

  • grill
  • Oven
  • Aluminum foil
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400-425°F, or your oven to a steady 425°F.
  2. Cut out large squares of aluminum foil, about 12-14 inches in size for each pack.
  3. Divide shrimp among the foil squares, placing them near the center. Arrange asparagus on one side.
  4. Drizzle half a tablespoon of dry white wine or chicken broth over each packet, then sprinkle with minced garlic and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Seal the aluminum foil packets securely, ensuring no gaps are left.
  6. If grilling, cook the sealed packets on the grill for about 9-10 minutes.
  7. For baked versions, place packets in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 13-15 minutes.
  8. Once cooked, carefully open the foil packets and transfer the contents to plates. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon juice.
  9. Enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1packCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust cooking time based on shrimp size and asparagus thickness.

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