Description
Quick and delicious cheesy garlic shrimp & vegetable foil packets that make dinner prep easy and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Start by preheating your grill to medium heat or your oven at 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the shrimp and mixed vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle in the olive oil, then add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Tear off large sheets of aluminum foil, about 12 inches long, and divide the mixture among them.
- Fold the sides of the foil over the mixture and fold the ends to create sealed packets.
- Place the packets on a hot grill or in your preheated oven. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and veggies are tender.
- Open the packets in the last five minutes and sprinkle cheese on top. Close again to let the cheese melt.
- Remove the packets and let them cool slightly, then open and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Feel free to customize your vegetables and consider lighter options for a healthier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg