Description
Enjoy a gourmet seafood dinner with minimal effort. These Garlic Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets are quick, easy, and packed with delicious flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal or an impressive yet simple dish for guests.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound linguine or spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Tear off four 12×12 inch pieces of aluminum foil.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, white wine (or broth), lemon juice, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the garlic butter mixture.
- Divide the shrimp mixture evenly among the four foil pieces, placing it in the center of each.
- Fold the foil tightly to create sealed packets, ensuring no steam can escape.
- Place the foil packets on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Carefully open the foil packets (watch out for steam!).
- Serve the shrimp scampi mixture over the cooked linguine or spaghetti. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like asparagus or cherry tomatoes to the packets.
- Ensure foil packets are sealed tightly to keep the shrimp moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
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- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
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