Shrimp and broccoli foil packs meal can be ready with in 30 minutes. This shrimp is seasoned to perfection with lemon, butter, garlic and herbs. And this is the easiest way to bake shrimp in oven.
These shrimp and broccoli foil packs are healthy and delicious dinner which has low carb, paleo, gluten-free and keto friendly. The method involves for baking shrimp is so easy and shrimp come out juicy and perfectly seasoned with lemon, garlic and spices. Then whip up this super tasty shrimp recipe with in 30 minutes and enjoy.
Why You’ll Love These Shrimp And Broccoli Foil Packs
Shrimp and broccoli are drenched with luscious lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Shrimp is delicious, lean protein and quick to cook.
- Baked shrimp in oven yields best flavor.
Ingredients Required For Shrimp And Broccoli Foil Packs Recipe
- 1 lb of medium raw shrimp
- 2 tbsp of butter
- 1 tbsp of minced garlic
- 1 tsp of Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp of onion powder
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable or chicken stock
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ tsp of smoked paprika
- Red chili pepper flakes
- ½ lemon juice
- 1 large head of broccoli
- Fresh chopped parsley
How To Make Shrimp And Broccoli Foil Packs
Method involved for this recipe is so easy. Hardest part is to fold the foil packs. Below are few points for making shrimp and broccoli:
- Initially, preheat oven and cut sheets of foil into long rectangles.
- Marinate shrimp in a large bowl, combine shrimp, oil and spices.
- Arrange shrimp and broccoli onto aluminium foil
- Then transfer foil packs to large baking sheet and pop in oven for 15 minutes.
Baking Shrimp Seasoning
This shrimp recipe needs simple herbs and spices. Combination of garlic, butter, lemon and spices makes these delicious shrimp to new heights. Below are what we used in addition to salt and pepper:
- Butter: Unsalted butter is better so you can adjust shrimp seasoning with more accuracy.
- Garlic: Use lots of fresh garlic for incredible taste.
- Italian Seasoning: Mix of oregano, rosemary, thyme and basil adds more flavor.
- Onion Powder: Complements garlic.
- Smoked Paprika: Gives smoky flavor which cuts through blandness of broccoli.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: For refreshing and tangyness.
- Red Chili Pepper Flakes: For Spicy kick.
- Fresh Parsley: It adds freshness to baked shrimp when they are out of oven.
You can also add your own twist to this shrimp recipe by adding fennel seeds, cumin, curry powder or five spices.
Tips For Making Shrimp And Broccoli Foil Packs
- Use large size of shrimp: Use 16-20 shrimp because they are meatier and juicier. Cooking time should depend on size of your shrimps.
- If you want extra tendered broccoli, boil florets in boiling salted water for about 3 minutes and then soak in ice-cold water to keep color. Later keep them into foil packets with shrimp.
- Don’t close foil packs too tightly around shrimps and broccoli to circulate heat.
- You can crisp up your shrimp and vegetables under broiler at end of baking time. Later open foil packs carefully and put them under broiler for 1 or 2 minutes.
- You can also use parchment paper to make packets instead of using aluminium foil or line foil packets with parchment paper for tight seal.
- Use ½ tsp of powdered stock in spice mix and 1 tbsp of water in each foil pack instead of vegetable or chicken stock is not in hand.
- Use a good drizzle of olive oil instead of butter will do the trick.
Can I Use Frozen Shrimp
You can use fresh or frozen shrimp, frozen shrimp keeps nutrients, so it’s a good choice. But wild caught shrimp have better flavor in general. Buy shrimp deveined, shelled and cleaned for saving time on prep. Use shrimp with or without tails.
Serving Suggestions For Shrimp And Broccoli Foil Packets
This baked shrimp and broccoli recipe makes a meal in itself, you can also add some veggies or grain on side if you want. Below are some recommendations:
- Rice or Quinoa: This is one of the best ways to go when you are on low carb diet.
- Sauteed Veggies: Zucchini, bell peppers
- Cauliflower Rice
Shrimp And Broccoli Foil Packs
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How To Make Shrimp And Broccoli Foil Packs
Method involved for this recipe is so easy. Hardest part is to fold the foil packs. Below are few points for making shrimp and broccoli:- Initially, preheat oven and cut sheets of foil into long rectangles.
- Marinate shrimp in a large bowl, combine shrimp, oil and spices.
- Arrange shrimp and broccoli onto aluminium foil
- Then transfer foil packs to large baking sheet and pop in oven for 15 minutes.
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