Description
This Baked Shrimp Scampi in Foil Packets recipe offers a quick and flavorful seafood dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Tender shrimp are cooked in a garlicky butter and white wine sauce inside foil packets, locking in moisture and flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, this dish is easy to make, healthy, and elegant enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the shrimp packets.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, dry white wine (or chicken broth), salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Prepare Foil Packets: Tear off 4 strips of aluminum foil about 10 inches long and 4 slightly shorter strips of parchment paper. Lay the foil flat on the counter, then place the parchment paper on top of each strip of foil.
- Add Shrimp and Sauce: Divide the shrimp equally among the parchment paper pieces, placing 6-8 shrimp in the center of each. Pour one quarter of the garlic butter mixture evenly over the shrimp in each packet.
- Seal Packets: Fold the longer edges of the foil and parchment together and twist to close, leaving a small gap for ventilation during baking. Roll up the shorter ends securely to form sealed packets.
- Bake Shrimp: Place all foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Carefully open each packet to avoid steam burns. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful baked shrimp scampi!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth for white wine to keep the dish alcohol-free.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit if sensitive to spice.
- Serve the shrimp packets with crusty bread or over pasta to make it a complete meal.
- For easier cleanup, using parchment paper inside the foil helps prevent sticking and mess.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; shrimp cook quickly at high heat.
