Elevate your seafood experience with this easy and flavorful Lemon Garlic Herb Shrimp cooked in foil packets. Perfect for grilling or baking, this dish combines succulent shrimp with fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and fragrant garlic, resulting in a delightful meal that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Ideal for summer cookouts or a cozy dinner, these foil packets make cleanup a breeze.
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Ingredients:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, sliced thinly
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
4 aluminum foil sheets (about 12×12 inches each)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Shrimp Marinade:
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
Assemble the Foil Packets:
Lay out the aluminum foil sheets on a flat surface.
Divide the shrimp mixture evenly among the foil sheets, placing the shrimp in the center of each sheet.
Top each shrimp pile with thin lemon slices.
Fold the sides of the foil over the shrimp, covering completely, and seal the packets closed.
Bake the Foil Packets:
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and pink.
Serve:
Carefully open the foil packets, as the steam will be hot.
Transfer the shrimp to serving plates.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful lemon garlic herb shrimp!
Notes:
You can also cook these foil packets on a grill over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes.
Add your favorite vegetables like asparagus or bell peppers to the packets for a complete meal.
Adjust the herbs to your preference; fresh herbs can be used instead of dried.
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes | Kcal: Approximately 250 per serving | Servings: 4 servings
