Description
Shrimp and Veggie Foil Packets whip up faster than takeout and taste like a beachside feast right from your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned seafood and fresh vegetables steam together, creating a no-mess dinner that keeps your cleanup simple and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your grill to medium-high heat or preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) while gathering your cooking equipment.
- Cut four generous sheets of aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long, ensuring enough space to create a sealed packet.
- Combine 1 pound of large shrimp, chopped bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the vegetables and shrimp, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper across the mixture.
- Gently toss the ingredients until every morsel is evenly coated with seasoning.
- Divide the seasoned shrimp and vegetable blend equally among the four foil sheets, placing the mixture in the center of each sheet.
- Carefully fold the foil edges, creating a tight seal that traps steam and prevents leakage.
- Transfer the packets to the hot grill grates or place them directly in the oven.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, watching for shrimp to turn completely pink and vegetables to become tender.
- Remove packets from heat and let them rest for 1-2 minutes before carefully opening to release the aromatic steam.
- Serve the packets immediately, allowing each person to open their own foil packet at the table.
Notes
- Aluminum foil packets help seal in moisture and flavor, creating a steamy environment that keeps shrimp tender and vegetables crisp.
- For maximum flavor, let the shrimp and vegetables marinate in the seasoning for 15-30 minutes before assembeding the packets.
- Check shrimp doneness by ensuring they turn completely pink and curl slightly – this indicates they are perfectly cooked without becoming rubbery.
- Customize the recipe by swapping shrimp with chicken or tofu, and selecting your favorite seasonal vegetables for a flexible weeknight meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg