Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packets

Why This Is Strictly Keto

Shrimp is nearly carb-free protein and asparagus is one of the lowest-carb green vegetables. The sauce is only butter, garlic, lemon and herbs — no flour, no sugar and no breading.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

1. Preheat: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and tear off four 12 x 18-inch sheets of heavy-duty foil.

2. Toss: Toss the shrimp and asparagus with the garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.

3. Fill the packets: Divide among the foil sheets, dot each pile with butter and drizzle with the lemon juice.

4. Seal: Fold the foil over and crimp the edges tightly to make four sealed packets, leaving a little room for steam.

5. Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake 13 to 15 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the asparagus is crisp-tender.

6. Serve: Carefully open each packet, scatter with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Info (per serving, approximate)

Tips

• Use large (21-25 count) shrimp; small shrimp overcook before the asparagus softens.
• Thin asparagus spears cook fastest — slice thick ones in half lengthwise.
• The packets can also go on a hot grill for 8 to 10 minutes.