Name: Grilled Shrimp Foil Packs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 1 lb raw Jumbo Shrimp (thawed and deveined); 1/2 Zucchini (chopped); 1 1/2 Bell Pepper (chopped); 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved); 1/4 cup Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Garlic (crushed); 2 tsp Paprika; 2 tsp Oregano; 1/2 tsp Pepper; 1 lemon (cut into wedges)

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These easy Grilled Shrimp Foil Packs are loaded with shrimp, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and tasty spices. This packed dinner idea is made on the BBQ or in the oven, mess-free and cleanup is a breeze!

shrimp and fresh vegetables in foil packs with spices and fresh lemon wedge.

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What does one do when they are grilling more often, and have bags of frozen jumbo shrimp on hand? That was how this delicious recipe came to be. Well, heat the BBQ folks, because this is one easy seafood recipe you’ll want to make all summer long!

Up until recently, the only BBQ foil wrapped cooking I’d done was sliced potatoes and grilled corn on the cob. This year my grilling game is strong, so I’m getting more comfortable making different meals on the BBQ, and with success. Just a little pat on my back, thank you very much.

This foil packed recipe is so good, and very easy to put together. Each happy bundle is packed with shrimp, summer vegetables and a blend of tasty spices.

The best part is that grilled shrimp foil packets are a complete meal in one easy dinner shrimp packet, and with such an easy clean-up.

As a bonus, you can totally make this in the oven and as a campfire foil pack too. It’s started quite the love for foil packet recipes for me. It’s a healthy meal with big flavor that the whole family loved.

I have a recipe for Chicken Fajitas Foil Packets in my foil packet meals collection.

If you love summer shrimp recipes, also try our Vietnamese Shrimp Salad Rolls with Peanut Sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

SIMPLE RECIPE – Easy to make, mess free and such an easy cleanup.
CROWD PLEASING – Loaded with flavor, it’s a grilled recipe that everyone will love.
CUSTOMIZABLE – Each grilled shrimp foil packet is individual, which means that everyone can include their preferences inside.

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Makes: 4 packets

BBQ Shrimp Foil Packet Ingredients

Large Shrimp – You can also make this with any other seafood of choice, or sausage or chicken.
Fresh Veggies – I like to use a blend of zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
Spices – I use fresh garlic or garlic powder, paprika, oregano and black pepper. You can also use old bay seasoning or parsley. You can even use our Homemade French Onion Soup Mix Powder.
Added Flavor – Lemon Wedges or fresh lemon juice add some acidity and flavor.

As always, the full ingredients and recipe is on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

Recipe Substitutions

Other Veggies – You can use a blend of other fresh veggies that can withstand the cooking temperature. Suggestions include but aren’t limited to: sliced carrots, potatoes, onion, green beans, and broccoli.
If you have frozen shrimp, the best way to unthaw is to place them all in a colander and run cold water over the shrimp to unthaw quickly. This should only take a few minutes.
If you want more of a spicy grilled shrimp recipe, add some cajun seasoning or cajun spices.

Tips for the Best Shrimp Foil Packets

You really don’t want the foil to break open when turning, so make sure to double up the aluminum foil and not have just one layer. I like to use heavy-duty foil.
Customize this recipe with other favourite summer vegetables, such as small even sections of corn on the cob. You can also omit one veggie and add extra peppers if you want.
I used fresh garlic in the jar, as I need to use it up. Yet you can also crush your own if you wish. Fresh or jarred gives best results, yet you can use powdered if necessary.
I used tail off thawed uncooked jumbo shrimp for my recipe. You can leave the tails on if you want, it does give a bit more flavour to the recipe, but also more work when eating it.
As you can see, I didn’t add salt in the spices. I find our shrimp to be salty, so adding more would be too much. Yet if you know that your shrimp isn’t salty, go ahead and add about a 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to the spices.

How to Make Grilled Shrimp Foil Packs

First you’ll want to preheat the grill to 400 degrees. I have a gas grill yet you can also cook on a charcoal grill)
Chop the zucchini and bell peppers, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Place the vegetables in a large bowl with the uncooked fresh shrimp
In a small bowl, mix together the oil, garlic, and spices. If you prefer really spicy, add some red pepper flakes.
Mix the two bowls together and toss to coat.
Spray the inside of foil sheets with cooking spray and divide mixture evenly. I was able to make 2 packs, and each are enough for two people.
Seal the foil edges (I suggest doubling up the foil layer and fold up to make pockets) and place packets on a preheated grill. Grill each side for about 14-18 minutes, turning once mid-way.
Serve hot from the grill with a lemon slice or drizzle with lemon zest (or fresh lime juice from a wedge), it’s so good squeeze on the cooked dish.

Alternative Cooking Methods

Oven Instructions

To bake this easy grilled shrimp recipe, do so for the same amount of time and the same temperature as you would the BBQ. So, 400 degrees for 14-18 minutes.

Campfire Instructions

You can slow cook these grill foil packets over a campfire too. Make sure the fire is hot enough and the cook time should be similar to BBQ and oven cooking.

What to Serve with Foil Packets

We enjoyed this all on it’s own and it was filling and satisfying. Yet feel free to add some potato slices to the packets or serve with a side of rice. YUM!

Can you Make Foil Packets Ahead of Time?

yes, you can. Prepare these packets ahead of time and store in the fridge hours to overnight, for an easy make ahead meal.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a pan on the stove before eating. Turn this recipe into shrimp tacos if you have tortillas and leftovers.

How to grill shrimp without skewers

To cook raw shrimp on the outdoor grill without skewers, use a foil pouch like I did in my recipe. Alternatively, you can also place shrimp on a baking sheet directly on my grill grates. This will prevent the shrimp from falling through the grill grates.

You can also place shrimp in a barbecue friendly skillet with a little bit of olive oil for another cooking method. Just cook over medium-high heat until they turn a nice pink color.

Shrimp cooks really quickly, so keep an eye on it. You’ll spend more time getting the shrimp onto skewers than you would cooking them, whether you are making shrimp kabobs using wooden skewers or metal skewers.

For another BBQ favourite, try this Sweet Chili Lime Grilled Chicken!

More Shrimp Recipes that are Easy Recipes:

Garlic Shrimp {as a side or on top of Fettuccini Alfredo}
Hot Appetizer Shrimp Dip
Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp (with Keto option)
Garlic Shrimp Scampi is a tasty shrimp recipe
Thai Shrimp with Peanut Dipping Sauce

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