Garlic Butter Shrimp Foil Packets – Flavorful, Fast, and Foolproof
These garlic butter shrimp foil packets are a game-changer for busy nights! Packed with tender shrimp, minced garlic, lemon juice, and your favorite veggies, they’re juicy, flavorful, and ready in just 25 minutes. Whether you grill them outdoors or bake them in the oven, cleanup is a breeze—and the taste is unbeatable. Low-carb, protein-packed, and perfect for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts!
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced (any color)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat and PrepPreheat grill or oven to 400°F. Cut 4 large sheets of foil.
- Step 2: Toss the IngredientsIn a large bowl, combine shrimp, zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Step 3: Assemble the PacketsDivide mixture evenly among the foil sheets. Drizzle each with melted butter. Fold into packets, sealing tightly.
- Step 4: Grill or BakePlace on grill or bake for 12–15 minutes until shrimp are pink and veggies are tender.
- Step 5: Serve and GarnishCarefully open packets (watch for steam). Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
Secret Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Shrimp Foil Packets
- Use jumbo shrimp for juicier bites: When you’re baking or grilling shrimp in foil, larger shrimp retain more moisture and won’t overcook as easily. Look for deveined, tail-on jumbo or extra-large shrimp for the best texture in your easy shrimp foil packet dinner.
- Don't skimp on fresh garlic and lemon: The heart of every garlic butter shrimp packet is bold, aromatic flavor. Freshly minced garlic and a generous squeeze of lemon juice infuse the shrimp and veggies with that signature zingy, buttery taste.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper or Cajun seasoning for smoky heat: Want a sweet and spicy foil packet shrimp recipe? A dash of red pepper flakes or Cajun blend brings smoky depth without overpowering the garlic herb base.
- Preheat your grill or oven: Whether you're making grilled shrimp in foil or using the oven, make sure it’s hot before placing your foil packets on the heat. This locks in juices and gets your veggies tender-crisp without sogginess.
- Include high-moisture vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, or bell peppers. These not only cook quickly but also release steam inside the foil pouch, keeping your shrimp foil packets with vegetables moist and flavorful.
- Double-wrap your foil packets for extra security: For outdoor grilling or campfire cooking, use heavy-duty foil and double wrap to avoid leaks or flare-ups. It’s one of the best no mess shrimp dinner ideas you can use!
- Let the packets rest for 5 minutes before opening: Once off the heat, give them a few minutes to finish steaming. This step allows all the buttery garlic and lemon flavors to settle into every bite of your healthy foil baked shrimp.
- Serve with crusty bread or cauliflower rice: Want to soak up all that flavorful garlic butter? A slice of warm bread or a spoonful of rice makes this dish even more satisfying—and still keeps it in the realm of low carb shrimp foil recipes if you go the cauliflower route.