A quick, flavor-packed dinner with juicy shrimp, crisp-tender asparagus, and a bright garlic lemon butter sauce—all sealed in foil for easy cleanup. Perfect for weeknights, grilling season, or meal prep.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 1½ lbs (680g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 lb (450g) asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika (optional, for warmth)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon slices (optional)

🔪 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the oven or grill

  • Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C)
  • Grill: Medium-high heat

2️⃣ Make the garlic lemon butter
In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3️⃣ Assemble the foil packs

  • Lay out 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
  • Divide asparagus evenly among them.
  • Top with shrimp.
  • Spoon garlic lemon butter generously over each portion.
  • Add lemon slices if desired.

4️⃣ Seal tightly
Fold the foil over and crimp edges to seal completely.

5️⃣ Cook

  • Oven: Bake 12–15 minutes
  • Grill: Cook 8–10 minutes

Shrimp are done when pink and opaque.

6️⃣ Garnish & serve
Carefully open packs (watch the steam!), sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

🍽 Serving Ideas

  • Over rice or quinoa
  • With crusty bread to soak up the sauce
  • Alongside roasted potatoes
  • Tossed with angel hair pasta

🔥 Pro Tips

  • Don’t overcook shrimp—they cook fast!
  • Add red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Swap asparagus for green beans or zucchini.
  • For extra richness, add a splash of white wine to the butter mixture before sealing.