Cheesy Garlic Shrimp and Vegetable Foil Packets
Tender shrimp, thin-cut vegetables, garlic butter, lemon, and melted mozzarella bake in individual foil packets for an easy dinner with minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- 4 12 x 16-inch sheets heavy-duty aluminum foil
- 1 Large rimmed baking sheet
- 1 Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
Shrimp Foil Packets
- 1 lb large raw shrimp preferably 21/25 count; peeled and deveined; tails removed if preferred
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- lemon wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
Prepare and Seal the Packets
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Tear four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each about 12 by 16 inches, and place them on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Divide the sliced onion, bell pepper, and carrot matchsticks evenly among the four foil sheets. Spoon about half of the garlic-butter mixture over the vegetables and toss lightly.
- Divide the shrimp among the packets in a single layer. Spoon the remaining garlic butter evenly over the shrimp.
- Bring the long sides of each foil sheet together and fold them down several times. Fold the short ends inward to seal, leaving a little room inside each packet for steam to circulate.
Bake and Finish
- Bake the sealed packets for 10 minutes. Carefully open one packet away from your face because hot steam will escape. Check several shrimp near the center; they should be pearly and opaque and should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Open all four packets and divide the mozzarella over the shrimp and vegetables. If a packet contains excess liquid, leave it open for about 30 seconds before adding the cheese. Return the open packets to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
- Serve immediately in the opened packets or transfer the contents and garlic-butter juices to shallow bowls. Add lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Use heavy-duty foil, or double-layer standard foil if needed. Cut the carrots into thin matchsticks so they become tender before the shrimp overcook. Pat the shrimp dry, keep them in a single layer, and add the mozzarella only after the shrimp are nearly done. Open the packets away from your face because hot steam escapes quickly. Refrigerate leftovers in a shallow airtight container within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days; reheat to 165°F (74°C). Nutrition information is an estimate per packet based on standard ingredient data and may vary by shrimp size, cheese brand, and exact portions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1packetCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 31gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 224mgSodium: 779mgPotassium: 568mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5874IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 312mgIron: 1.1mg
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