Easy and healthy lemon herb shrimp and broccoli foil packs have fantastic, fresh flavors and are a breeze to whip up in less than 30 minutes.
Our kitchen is coming together – finally! – but we are still counter-less, sink-less, and appliance-less, so super simple no-fuss meals are my bread and butter right now. And if it requires hardly and prep and minimal cleanup I am on that meal like white on rice. Enter cold cut sandwiches, one pan dishes, and grilled foil pack meals.
This recipe meets all my requirements for a quick and simple dinner. Foil pack meals are a must in my house, especially in the summertime! This zesty lemon shrimp and broccoli version is one of my favorites yet. No surprise there, when it involves shrimp I just can’t resist.
When I’m cooking I often find that simple ingredients, together, create the best dishes. All you need for this tasty dinner is shrimp, broccoli, lemons, butter, and a few seasonings. Whisk together some melted butter, minced garlic, and dried herbs and toss it with your broccoli and shrimp before dividing it between the foil packs.
There are two options for the broccoli depending on your personal preference. If you like your broccoli more firm, then go right ahead and skip the boiling part. If you like your broccoli really tender, just boil it for 2-3 minutes before adding them to your foil packs.
This meal will blow you away with how easy and delicious it is! Your family will love the flavors, and you will love the quick prep and no-mess cleanup!
What people are saying about these Lemon Herb Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs
“What a wonderfully quick and straight-forward recipe, thank you! Love these flavors, 30 minutes is about all that is available during the week, so much appreciated!” – Sabrina
“We made this and took it on our boat. Cooked on grill, all the neighboring boaters came over to see what we were cooking? It smelled delicious! We absolutely loved this meal. Trying it in the oven now! Thank you for sharing!” – Robin
“These turned out so well! I left the packs in the oven for 20 minutes and it was fully cooked through. I loved the flavor combinations and found the broccoli to have the right level of softness (no pre-steaming required). Thanks for the recipe!” – Ana
Lemon Herb Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
- 4-6 cups broccoli florets
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup butter - melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ lemon - thinly sliced
- ½ lemon - cut into wedges
- fresh parsley or thyme for topping - (optional)
Instructions
- Combine shrimp and broccoli in a large bowl. (SEE NOTE) Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a small bowl whisk together melted butter, honey, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Pour mixture over shrimp and broccoli, then toss to combine.
- Divide shrimp and broccoli between four 12×12 inch pieces of foil. Add 2-3 lemon slices to each, then wrap tightly to close each foil pack.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes OR bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice (using the lemon wedges) over the shrimp and broccoli and top with fresh parsley or thyme if desired. Serve immediately.
please have video for 30 minute meals in foil packs THANKS LEMON HERB SHRIMP
I dont eat shrimp how would chicken work
I’m a widower. Can these be put together in the foil packs and frozen before cooking?
Yes Larry,it can I’m also a widow an Have made several and put in freezer, to take out at another time.
I would think so. You would probably want to make sure you blanch the broccoli (essentially you’d be doing the side note, with an ice bath to stop them cooking, then dry it really well before you mix everything together).
Same question I have!
Yes I would buy the frozen shrimp and assembly the packets the same way with the exception of the butter and honey. But those two ingredients in each packet when you are ready to grill them. Thawed out first of course. Enjoy !
alson wondering the same thing
These are so simple and beautiful! Everyday dinner and parties alike. We leave near the beach…what a great way to take a healthy meal with no fuss.-Laurel
hey girl- this looks so good! yummy for my tummy!