These shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs make for a healthy and delicious dinner that’s low-carb, paleo, gluten-free, and keto-friendly. This method for baking shrimp is so easy, and the shrimp come out juicy and perfectly seasoned with lemon, garlic, and spices. Whip up this super-tasty shrimp recipe in under 30 minutes. Enjoy!
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Why you’ll love these shrimp and broccoli foil packets
Shrimp and broccoli are drenched with a luscious lemon garlic butter sauce, you know you have a winner for dinner!
- Shrimp is delicious, a lean protein, and quick to cook.
- Baked shrimp in the oven yields the best flavor and is totally hands-off.
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Ingredients list for Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs Recipe
- 1 lb (450g) medium raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail-on or tail-off)
- 2 tablespoons butter, diced (or ghee, or olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or chicken stock, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Red chili pepper flakes, optional
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 large head of broccoli, broken into florets
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
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How to make the shrimp and broccoli foil packets
The method for this recipe is super easy. The hardest part is just folding the foil packets! Here are a few pointers for making this shrimp and broccoli:
- Preheat your oven and cut sheets of foil into long rectangles.
- Marinate the shrimp: In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, oil, and spices.
- Arrange the shrimp and broccoli onto each aluminum foil.
- Transfer foil packs to a large baking sheet, then pop in the oven for 15 minutes.
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Baked Shrimp Seasoning
This shrimp recipe uses simple herbs and spices. The combination of garlic, butter, lemon, and spices sends these delicious shrimp to new heights. Here’s what we used in addition to salt and pepper:
- Butter: unsalted is better, so you can adjust the shrimp seasoning with more accuracy.
- Garlic: Lots of fresh garlic for that incredible taste!
- Italian seasoning: The mix of oregano, rosemary, thyme, and basil adds depth of flavor.
- Onion powder: To complement garlic.
- Smoked paprika: Gives a smoky flavor that cuts through the blandness of broccoli.
- Fresh lemon juice: For this refreshing, tangy note.
- Red chili pepper flakes: For that spicy kick we love. It’s optional, though.
- Fresh parsley: Parsley adds freshness to the baked shrimp once they are out of the oven.
You can add your own twist to this shrimp recipe by adding fennel seeds, cumin, curry powder, or five spices.
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Tips for Making Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packets
- Use a larger size of shrimp: We use 16-20 shrimp because they are meatier and juicier. Note that cooking time depends on the size of your shrimps.
- If you like your broccoli extra tender, boil the florets in boiling salted water for 3 minutes, then soak in ice-cold water to keep the color. Then throw them into the foil packs with shrimp.
- Do not close the packets too tightly around the shrimps and broccoli so the heat can circulate.
- Feel free to crisp up the shrimp and vegetables under the broiler at the end of baking time. Open the foil packets carefully and put them under the broiler for one or two minutes.
- You can use parchment paper to make the packets instead of aluminum foil, or line foil packets with parchment paper for a tighter seal.
- If you do not have a vegetable or chicken stock at hand, use 1/2 teaspoon powdered stock in the spice mix, plus one tablespoon water in each foil packet.
- If you don’t use butter, a good drizzle of olive oil will do the trick.
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Can I use Frozen Shrimp?
Buy shrimp fresh or frozen, it’s up to you. Frozen shrimp keeps nutrients, so it’s a good choice. “Fresh shrimp” sold in stores are almost always frozen first, then thawed before being sold. Note that wild-caught shrimp have a better flavor in general. Buy shrimp already deveined, shelled, and cleaned to save time on prepping. You can use shrimp with or without tails.
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How to Serve Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packets
While this baked shrimp and broccoli recipe makes a meal in itself, you can add some veggies or grain on the side if you like! Here are some recommendations:
- Rice or quinoa: If you’re on a low-carb diet, this is one of the best ways to go!
- Sauteed veggies: zucchini, bell peppers…
- Cauliflower rice: Sauteed or steamed on the side. Cauliflower renders a lot of water, so you don’t want it to overpower the taste of baked shrimp and broccoli.
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Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs
This shrimp and broccoli foil pack meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Shrimp is seasoned to perfection with lemon, butter, garlic and herbs. The easiest way to bake shrimp in your oven!
- 1 lb (450g) medium raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail-on or tail-off)
- 2 tablespoons butter, diced (or ghee, or olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or chicken stock, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Red chili pepper flakes, optional
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 large head of broccoli, broken into florets
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Cut 2 sheets of 14 by 12-inch (35 x 30 cm) heavy-duty aluminum foil then lay each piece separately on the countertop. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the spice mix: Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (plus powdered stock if using, see notes).
- In a shallow plate, add shrimp and sprinkle with the spice mix, coating on all sides.
- Divide shrimp onto the aluminum foil near the center then place broccoli florets to one side of the shrimp.
- Add garlic over broccoli and shrimp, then sprinkle with lemon juice, red crushed chili pepper flakes (if using) and finish with salt and pepper. Divide butter pieces evenly among the shrimp foil packets, layering them over the shrimp and broccoli.
- Add a tablespoon of vegetable stock in each foil packet and 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.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake shrimp foil packets in the oven, sealed side upward until shrimps have cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Carefully unwrap the baked shrimp and broccoli foil packets, then garnish with fresh parsley and a slice of lemon. Enjoy!
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Reviews (15)
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Brian
2024-08-19 14:34:49
This was really tasty and easy and almost nothing to clean up. I will definitely add this to the rotation but I think next time I will try it with some grated parmesan cheese.
Elizabeth
2024-03-20 15:04:43
If you use frozen shrimp, do you thaw them first and is the cooking time 15 minutes?
Nadene
2024-02-12 07:59:50
Great recipe. Husband said it was a five star restraunt worthy dish. I made these ahead and froze for my diabetic husband to eat while I was away for a few days. Thank you!
Sw
2024-01-24 20:38:24
Ok recipe not a knock it out of the ballpark convenient with everything in the foil packet but by feel I could have done better with sautéing the shrimp and steaming the broccoli and gotten a much better result The recipe is average at best
Beth S
2023-09-25 18:06:58
Love this recipe! Served it over steamed rice. Yum. The best part—clean up was so easy! This will be in our regular meal rotation!
