Description
A delightful and easy seafood recipe featuring shrimp, potatoes, and corn cooked in foil packets.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound baby red potatoes, halved
- 2 ears of corn, cut into thirds
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Begin by heating your grill or oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, halved baby potatoes, corn pieces, melted butter, chopped garlic, seafood seasoning, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cut four sheets of aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long.
- Evenly distribute the shrimp and vegetable mixture onto the center of each foil sheet. Lay lemon slices on top of each portion.
- Fold the foil over the mixture, sealing the edges tightly to create individual packets.
- Place the packets on the grill or in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Carefully unwrap the foil packets, being cautious of the hot steam, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.
- You can also swap the shrimp for scallops or add sausage for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg