Description
These Spicy Shrimp Packets are a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue. Juicy shrimp coated in a zesty buttery sauce with a kick of Cajun spice, all cooked to perfection in convenient foil packets.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasoning:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- juice of 1 lemon plus 4 lemon slices
- 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 400°F or heat grill to medium-high.
- Mix Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in Cajun or Creole seasoning, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Packets: Divide shrimp onto 4 sheets of foil. Drizzle butter mixture over shrimp, top with lemon slice, and seal packets.
- Cook: Bake for 12–15 minutes or grill for 8–10 minutes until shrimp are cooked.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a complete meal, add veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or corn to the packets before sealing.
- Adjust spice level by varying the amount of cayenne pepper used.
- Pair with rice, pasta, or bread to enjoy the flavorful juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven or Grill
- Cuisine: American (Cajun/Creole-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg
