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Delicious shrimp and veggie foil packets ready for grilling or baking

Classic Shrimp and Veggie Foil Packets

These Classic Shrimp and Veggie Foil Packets offer a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal with minimal cleanup, perfect for a busy weeknight or a relaxed grill session.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (about 450 g) Large raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 medium (≈ 250 g) Zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • ½ large Red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (≈ 150 g) Cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Fresh lemon zest
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp Smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Other
  • 5 large sheets (12x12 in) Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Grill or Oven
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C), and tear off 5 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  2. In a spacious bowl, combine the shrimp, sliced zucchini, red bell pepper strips, thinly sliced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  3. Drizzle the mixture with olive oil, sprinkle with fresh lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, and smoked paprika, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper; toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Divide the prepared shrimp and vegetable mixture equally among the five aluminum foil sheets.
  2. Bring the long edges of the foil together and fold them over several times to create a secure seal, then fold up the short ends to fully enclose each packet.
  3. Place the sealed foil packets on the preheated grill or a baking sheet in the oven and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp turn opaque pink and are cooked through.
Serving
  1. Carefully remove the packets from the heat, open them to release the steam, and garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.

Notes

Feel free to customize with other quick-cooking vegetables like asparagus or snap peas. For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.