Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs: The Easiest 20-Minute Dinner

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If you love quick prep, easy cleanup, and bold flavor, Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs are about to become your new weeknight obsession. These simple, healthy, flavor-packed foil packets combine tender shrimp, crisp broccoli florets, and a rich garlic butter sauce — all cooked together in individual pouches for maximum convenience.

Whether you’re meal prepping, grilling, baking, camping, or just trying to simplify dinner, foil packs are magical. They trap steam and flavor, ensuring everything cooks evenly and stays moist. No mess, no fuss, just wholesome ingredients infused with buttery garlic goodness.

This recipe is also incredibly versatile. Add spices, swap veggies, change the seasoning, or serve over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice. The result is always delicious.

Let’s dive into why this recipe works so well.

Why These Shrimp & Broccoli Foil Packs Are Perfect

✔ One-pan, one-step cleanup

You cook everything inside a foil packet. Toss it when you’re done.

✔ Ready in 20 minutes

Shrimp cooks extremely fast — perfect for busy days.

✔ Healthy & balanced

Lean protein + veggies + heart-healthy fats.

✔ Works in the oven, grill, or even a campfire

Ultra flexible cooking method.

✔ Perfectly portioned

Each packet is a complete meal — great for meal prep or calorie control.

✔ Customizable

Add spice, herbs, citrus, or different veggies.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe uses simple pantry staples with bold flavor. Fresh shrimp is ideal, but frozen (thawed) works beautifully.

– Ingredients –

Shrimp & Veggies

  • 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

How to Make Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs

1. Prep the Foil Packs

Tear 4 large pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 12×14 inches).
Lightly spray with olive oil or cooking spray.

2. Assemble the Packets

Divide shrimp and broccoli evenly across the foil sheets.
Drizzle olive oil over each. Sprinkle on salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

3. Make the Garlic Butter

Stir melted butter with garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and parsley.

4. Add the Sauce

Spoon garlic butter over each foil pack.

5. Seal the Packets

Fold edges tightly to create fully sealed pouches so steam doesn’t escape.

6. Cook

Oven:
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–14 minutes.

Grill:
Medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes.

Campfire:
Place near hot coals for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway.

7. Serve

Open packets carefully (steam!) and squeeze fresh lemon over the top.

Serve alone or over rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes, or pasta.

Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs

Easy shrimp and broccoli foil packs cooked with garlic butter, lemon, and herbs. A fast, healthy, 20-minute dinner ideal for the oven, grill, or campfire.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 packs
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 255

Ingredients
  

Shrimp & Veggies
  • 1.5 lbs large shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Tear 4 large pieces of heavy-duty foil and spray lightly with oil.
  2. Divide shrimp and broccoli among foil sheets and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Mix melted butter with garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and parsley.
  5. Spoon garlic butter sauce over each foil packet.
  6. Seal foil tightly to form packets.
  7. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–14 minutes or grill 10–12 minutes.
  8. Open carefully and serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

Frozen shrimp works if thawed. Add baby potatoes or cooked rice to make each pack a full meal.

Tips for Perfect Shrimp Foil Packs

Don’t overcook the shrimp

Shrimp turn rubbery if cooked too long — remove as soon as they are pink and curled.

Cut broccoli uniformly

Even-sized florets cook at the same rate.

Use heavy-duty foil

Prevents tearing and leaking.

Add sauce after cooking (optional)

A second drizzle of garlic butter takes it to the next level.

Add carbs directly into the packet

Parboiled rice, mini potatoes, or cooked pasta can be added.

Flavor Variations

Spicy Cajun Shrimp Packs

Add 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning + extra lemon.

Asian-Inspired Foil Packs

Use soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and green onions.

Creamy Parmesan Garlic

Add 2 tbsp heavy cream + 2 tbsp grated parmesan to each pack.

Mediterranean Style

Add cherry tomatoes, olives, oregano, and feta.

What to Serve With Shrimp & Broccoli Packs

These foil packs work with everything:

  • Jasmine or basmati rice
  • Garlic butter noodles
  • Steamed couscous
  • Quinoa
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Cauliflower rice
  • Crusty bread

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator:

Up to 2 days.

Freezer:

Freeze assembled but uncooked packets up to 2 months.

Reheat:

Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until warm — do not microwave foil.

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