Shrimp and Asparagus with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

These foil packs are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or even outdoor grilling! The combination of succulent shrimp and tender asparagus with a flavorful garlic lemon butter sauce creates a delicious meal with minimal cleanup. Enjoy this simple yet impressive meal that combines the sweetness of shrimp with the earthiness of asparagus and bright lemon-garlic flavor!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed
4 tablespoons butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced (plus extra slices for garnish)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12×18 inches each)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (or heat grill to medium-high).
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
Divide asparagus spears into 4 equal portions and arrange in the center of each foil piece.
Top asparagus with shrimp, dividing equally among the foil packs.
Drizzle the garlic lemon butter sauce over each portion.
Season with salt and pepper.
Fold the foil over the shrimp and asparagus to close, crimping the edges to create a sealed packet.
Place foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until shrimp is pink and opaque and asparagus is tender.
Carefully open packets (watch for hot steam!) and sprinkle with fresh parsley and additional lemon slices if desired.

Tips

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the garlic butter sauce.
Make sure all foil packets are sealed well to keep the juices inside during cooking.
If using jumbo shrimp, you may need to increase cooking time by 2-3 minutes.
Cut asparagus to similar thickness so they cook evenly.
These packets can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to cook.
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce or over cooked rice or pasta.
For camping or outdoor grilling, prepare the packets ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to cook.