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Low Carb Shrimp Foil Packets With Zucchini served in a bowl with lime wedges, corn, and fresh herbs.
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Low Carb Shrimp Foil Packets With Zucchini

Juicy shrimp and tender zucchini cook together in a buttery garlic lemon sauce with zero cleanup required.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Packets
  • 1.5 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into half moons, about 1/4 inch thick
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes or more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.75 tsp salt divided
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil
  • Large Baking Sheet

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Tear four sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long. Lay them flat on your counter.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
  3. Toss the zucchini slices with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. This helps draw out moisture so the packets don't get watery.
Assemble the packets
  1. Divide the zucchini evenly among the four foil sheets, arranging in a single layer in the center. Top each with about 6 ounces of shrimp. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce evenly over everything, making sure some garlic lands on each packet.
  2. Fold the long sides of the foil up and over the shrimp, then roll down to seal. Fold in the short ends and roll to create a tight packet. Leave a little air space inside for steam. Place packets on a large baking sheet.
Cook
  1. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout and the zucchini is tender. Carefully open a packet to check - the shrimp should curl into a C shape, not a tight O (that means overcooked).
  2. Open the packets carefully - hot steam will escape. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve straight from the foil or transfer to plates. Add extra lemon wedges if you like.

Notes

Use extra-large or jumbo shrimp (21-25 count per pound) so they don't overcook before the zucchini softens. If your zucchini is especially watery, salt it and let it sit 10 minutes, then pat dry before assembling. These work great on a grill over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes with the lid closed.