Description
This Spicy Shrimp Packets recipe is the ultimate seafood lover’s delight, combining succulent shrimp with vibrant vegetables and bold spices. Perfect for grilling or baking, these flavorful foil packets serve up a healthy, tasty meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weekday dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 ear of corn, kernels removed
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
Garnishes and Serving
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure even cooking of the shrimp and vegetables.
- Marinate Shrimp: In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until all shrimp are evenly coated in the marinade.
- Assemble Foil Packets: Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Divide the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, corn kernels, and zucchini evenly among the foil sheets. Top each with an equal portion of the seasoned shrimp.
- Seal Packets: Fold and tightly seal the foil packets to trap steam inside, which will help cook the shrimp and vegetables perfectly and keep flavors locked in.
- Cook: Place the foil packets on the grill or in the preheated oven. Cook for 12–15 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the vegetables are tender to the bite.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packets to release steam. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve the shrimp packets with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- You can prep these foil packets ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 12 hours before cooking to save time on busy days.
- Serve these shrimp packets alongside rice, crusty bread, or warm tortillas to make it a more complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level by reducing cayenne pepper or adding extra red pepper flakes if you prefer more heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
