Description
A quick and easy grilled shrimp recipe featuring garlic, Parmesan, and butter cooked in foil packets to lock in flavor and moisture. Perfect for busy weeknights or outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil sheets
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F (190°C), about 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp in this mixture until evenly coated, about 5 minutes.
- Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, about 12×12 inches each. Divide the shrimp mixture evenly among the foil sheets, placing in the center. Fold the foil over the shrimp and seal edges tightly to form packets, leaving space inside for air circulation.
- Place the foil packets on the preheated grill and cook for 8-10 minutes. After 5 minutes, carefully flip the packets using tongs to ensure even cooking. Shrimp should be opaque and slightly firm when done.
- Remove packets from grill and let rest for 1-2 minutes before carefully opening. Garnish with extra chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; look for opaque pink color and slight firmness. Use softened butter for better flavor coating. Seal foil packets tightly but leave some air space for steam circulation. Let packets rest 1-2 minutes after grilling before opening. Frozen shrimp must be fully thawed and patted dry before use. If grilling is unavailable, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the rec
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 18
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