How to Make Shrimp in Foil - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp in Foil is a delightful and easy dish that brings the flavors of the sea right to your dinner table. This recipe is a great option for a quick and healthy meal, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The best part? It's incredibly simple to prepare and clean-up is a breeze since everything is cooked and served in individual foil packets.

With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and flavorful dish that showcases the natural sweetness of the shrimp whi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 sheet heavy-duty aluminum foil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ½ lemon, sliced into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine parsley, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add shrimp and mix well. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Lay 1 sheet heavy-duty aluminum foil on a flat surface; fold in half. Fold up edges to create a pouch in the middle. Spread marinated shrimp in the pouch and drizzle with lemon juice. Lightly close to make a packet.
  • Cook packet on the preheated grill until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Nutrition

    343 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 248mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 54mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 315mg