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Shrimp and Veggie Packets

Shrimp and Veggie Packets

July 29, 2025

Ingredients

  • 1Small Zucchini (ends trimmed, sliced into half-moons, 1 1/3 cups)
  • 1Small Yellow Squash (ends trimmed, sliced into quarters, 1 1/3 cups)
  • 1 pintGrape Tomatoes
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (chopped, 1 cup)
  • ½Small Red Onion (chopped into chunks and separated)
  • 1 ½ cupsFresh Corn on the cob
  • 11/4 poundsLarge Raw Shrimp (21/25, peeled and deveined)
  • 3 tablespoonsOlive Oil
  • 3Garlic Cloves (minced, 1 Tbsp)
  • addBlack Pepper
  • 1 teaspoonPaprika
  • ½ teaspoon Celery Seed
  • ½ teaspoonDried Thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (or to taste, optional)
  • 1 ½ tablespoonsParsley (minced, for garnish, optional)
  • 4Lemon Wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill over medium-high heat to 425 degrees.
  • Cut 8 sheets of 12 by 14-inch heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • In a large mixing bowl add zucchini, squash, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, corn and shrimp.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and then sprinkle over garlic, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, paprika, celery seed, thyme and cayenne pepper.
  • Toss mixture well to evenly coat.
  • Layer two sheets of foil per packet, with the first sheet of foil laying in the opposite direction of the second.  Divide mixture among double lined foil adding I to the center in a rectangular shape.
  • Wrap up sides of first sheet of foil and roll edges several times to seal, then place second sheet going opposite length and wrap while rolling edges to seal.
  • Grill until shrimp is cooked through, about 12 – 14 minutes, flip packets over halfway through grilling.
  • Carefully open packets.  Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon juice for spritzing.