How to Make Herbed Shrimp Scampi in a Pouch - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian dish that typically involves cooking shrimp in a garlicky, buttery sauce served with pasta. This recipe takes a unique twist on the traditional dish by cooking the shrimp and all of the flavorful ingredients in a pouch, creating a delicious and mess-free meal.

What makes this herbed shrimp scampi in a pouch so special is the combination of fresh herbs and citrus that infuse the shrimp with bright and savory flavors. The pouch method also allows the s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 12x12-inch squares of aluminum foil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat grill for medium heat.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic, rosemary, and basil in the hot butter until garlic is fragrant and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir lemon juice, white wine, salt, and black pepper into butter and garlic.
  • Arrange about 6 shrimp onto each square of aluminum foil and drizzle the butter and herb mixture over shrimp. Gather up the corners of the foil squares and twist the tops to form tight packets.
  • Grill the packets on the preheated grill until shrimp are opaque and pink, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    396 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 312mg
    • Sodium: 677mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 243mg