Baked Shrimp Scampi in Foil Packets
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4.2
90 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
316 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
International
Baked Shrimp Scampi in Foil Packets
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Baked Shrimp Scampi is the perfect make-it-and-forget-it dinner. Tender shrimp is tossed in a delicious garlic and butter white wine sauce, wrapped in convenient foil packets, and baked in the oven. Clean-up is a breeze with this easy weeknight dinner recipe that comes together in under 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ - 1 ½ lbs. shrimp* peeled, deveined, 20-count/pound
- 6 Tbsp. butter salted, melted
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 3 Tbsp. dry white wine* or chicken broth
- ½ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice freshly squeezed
- parsley optional
- See this recipe in Meal Plan #6
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, garlic, wine, salt, and peppers.
- Add Shrimp to Packets: Tear off 4 strips of aluminum foil that are about 10 inches long and 4 strips of parchment paper that are slightly shorter. Place the foil on the counter followed by the piece of parchment paper. Add 6-8 shrimp to the center of of the parchment paper. Pour ¼ of the garlic butter mixture over shrimp. Bring the longer edges of the foil and paper together and twist until just closed. (It’s OK to leave a little gap for ventilation while baking.) Roll up the shorter sides to make a foil packet. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and sauce to make 4 packets.
- Bake in Oven: Place shrimp scampi foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Add Lemon and Serve: Once shrimp are done cooking, open the packets and squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and serve with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- Prep-Ahead Instructions:
- Shrimp is best served immediately. But, you can cut the foil and parchment paper early.
- Storage Directions:
- Place leftover shrimp scampi in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. For the best flavor, you need to freeze shrimp soon after cooking. Line the leftovers on a tray in a single layer and place that in the freezer for a couple of hours. Then, transfer the shrimp to a freezer-safe bag and store it for 12 months. You can warm the shrimp back up in a skillet over medium heat. You can try the microwave, but the texture won’t be as good.
- Recipe Tips:
- Save time. Grab deveined shrimp with the tail removed for an even quicker dinner.
- Get salty. Unsalted butter just doesn't have as much flavor in this delicious recipe.
- Go fresh. You can't beat freshly minced garlic and squeezed lemon juice in this dish.
- Pay attention. Smaller shrimp will cook faster, so don't leave the packets too long.
- Wait for it. Add the lemon juice after baking so it doesn't get bitter.
- Change it up. Add some Cajun Seasoning for a kick, or go with Old Bay Seasoning for great flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
404mg
(135%)
Sodium
1504mg
(63%)
Potassium
125mg
(4%)
Vitamin A
645IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
8.2mg
(9%)
Calcium
216mg
(22%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 404mg | 135% |
| Sodium | 1504mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 8.2mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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