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Quick Foil Packet Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe with Zucchini and Corn

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A fast and easy foil packet recipe featuring garlic butter shrimp with fresh zucchini and corn, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until well blended.
  3. Slice zucchinis into ¼-inch thick half-moons. If using fresh corn, remove kernels from the cob; frozen corn can be used straight from the bag.
  4. Add shrimp, zucchini slices, and corn kernels into the bowl with the garlic butter mixture. Toss to coat everything evenly.
  5. Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12×12 inches each). Divide the shrimp and veggie mixture evenly between the sheets. Fold the foil over the ingredients and seal the edges tightly to create packets.
  6. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and opaque and veggies are tender-crisp.
  7. Carefully open the packets (watch out for steam!) and sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally with crusty bread to soak up the buttery juices.

Notes

Use medium-sized shrimp for even cooking. Do not overfill foil packets to allow steam circulation. Check shrimp at 10 minutes to avoid overcooking. Fresh garlic is preferred for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Can be grilled instead of baked for a smoky flavor.

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Keywords: shrimp, garlic butter, foil packet, zucchini, corn, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal, seafood

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