Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Shrimp and Asparagus are cooked together in individual foil packs in a rich buttery sauce. The bright lemon pairs perfectly here and the garlic adds so much flavor. Cook them on the grill or in the oven.

PREPRATION TIME:

Servings: 4
Prep: 12 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Ready in: 22minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs large (21/25) shrimp , peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp dry white wine or chicken broth
4 tsp minced garlic (4 cloves)
2 tsp lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 Tbsp butter , diced into small cubes
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 lb medium thickness asparagus , woody ends trimmed

Instructions:

- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400 – 425 degrees F).
- Cut 4 sheets of 14 by 12-inch heavy duty aluminum foil then lay each piece separately on countertop.
- Divide shrimp among packs near center then place asparagus to one side of the shrimp (going the long direction of the foil).
- Pour 1/2 Tbsp white wine over each. Sprinkle over garlic (1 tsp per packet) and lemon zest then season with salt and pepper.
- Divide butter pieces evenly among packets layering them over the shrimp and asparagus.
- Wrap packets in and crimp edges together then wrap ends up (don’t wrap too tight – keep a little extra space inside for heat to circulate).
- Grill, sealed side upward, until shrimp has cooked through, about 9 – 10 minutes.
- Carefully unwrap then drizzle with lemon juice (or just serve with lemon wedges for spritzing) and sprinkle with parsley.

Notes:

For baking in the oven: preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cook 13 to 15 minutes.
A good side dish for these is couscous, orzo, or rice since you’ll have that delicious sauce with a little extra to go around.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 358Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Cholesterol 474mg158%

Sodium 356mg15%

Potassium 386mg11%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 36g72%

Vitamin A 1550IU31%

Vitamin C 20.2mg24%

Calcium 287mg29%

Iron 6.2mg34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.