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Flavorful Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp and Corn Foil Packet

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A quick and easy summer recipe featuring shrimp and corn cooked in a lemon garlic butter sauce inside foil packets, perfect for grilling, camping, or oven baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 ears fresh corn, cut into 1–2 inch chunks
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon, juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your cooking surface: grill to medium-high (about 375°F) or oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut husked ears of corn into 1-2 inch chunks.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest; whisk until blended.
  4. Add shrimp and corn to the bowl; toss to coat evenly. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Marinate for 5 minutes if possible.
  5. Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty foil (about 12×12 inches). Divide shrimp and corn mixture evenly among packets, spreading in the center. Top with chopped parsley.
  6. Fold foil over ingredients and crimp edges tightly to seal, leaving a little room inside for steam circulation.
  7. Cook packets on grill for 10-12 minutes or bake in oven for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque and corn is tender.
  8. Remove packets carefully with tongs or oven mitts; let rest for a minute before opening. Serve directly in foil or transfer to plates.

Notes

Use fresh shrimp if possible and thaw frozen shrimp completely before use. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Double layer foil if needed to prevent leaks. Let packets rest briefly before opening to retain juices. Butter can be substituted with olive oil or dairy-free butter for dietary preferences.

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Keywords: shrimp, lemon garlic butter, corn, foil packet, summer recipe, grilling, easy dinner, camping food

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