These Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs are a quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful dinner you can make in under 30 minutes. The shrimp are baked until perfectly tender in a buttery lemon-garlic sauce, while the broccoli cooks alongside for a complete low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free meal. This simple foil-pack method makes cleanup effortless—and the results are always juicy, delicious, and full of fresh flavor.

Why You’ll Love These Shrimp & Broccoli Foil Packs

Juicy shrimp baked in a rich garlic lemon butter sauce
A full meal ready in 30 minutes or less
Low-carb, paleo, keto, and gluten-free
Easy prep + easy cleanup
Ideal for summer cooking, meal prep, or dinner for two

If you love simple seafood dinners with big flavor, these foil packs will quickly become a favorite.

Key Ingredients

Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined: Helps the shrimp soak up all the delicious flavors.
Broccoli florets: Cook until crisp-tender in the foil packet.
Butter, ghee, or olive oil: Creates a silky sauce as the shrimp cooks.

Garlic: Fresh garlic gives the shrimp incredible flavor.
Italian seasoning: A blend of rosemary, oregano, basil, and thyme.
Onion powder: Adds depth to the garlic butter sauce.
Smoked paprika: Adds a subtle smoky warmth.
Chili flakes (optional): For a little heat.
Lemon juice: Brightens the dish and balances the richness.
Vegetable or chicken stock: Keeps everything moist while baking.

How to Make Shrimp & Broccoli Foil Packets

This recipe is quick and simple—perfect for busy nights. Here’s how to make it:

Prep the foil: Preheat the oven and cut two large sheets of aluminum foil.
Season the shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil or melted butter and the spice mix.
Assemble the packets: Place the shrimp in the center of each foil sheet, then add the broccoli on the side.
Add flavor: Top with garlic, lemon juice, chili flakes (if using), seasoning, and butter.
Seal and bake: Add a splash of broth, seal the packets, and bake for about 15 minutes.
Serve: Open carefully, garnish with parsley and lemon, and enjoy!

Baked Shrimp Seasoning

The seasoning blend is simple but powerful. Here’s what gives these shrimp their incredible flavor:

Butter
Fresh garlic
Italian seasoning
Onion powder
Smoked paprika
Lemon juice
Chili flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley

Feel free to add a creative twist—curry powder, fennel seed, cumin, or Chinese five spice all work nicely.

Tips for Perfect Foil Pack Shrimp

Use larger shrimp: They cook evenly and stay juicy—look for 16–20 count.
Want softer broccoli? Blanch it for 3 minutes before adding to the foil packs.
Don’t over-seal: Leave a little space so heat can circulate.
Broil to finish: For a bit of color, open packets and broil for 1–2 minutes.
No foil? Use parchment packets or line your foil with parchment.
No broth? Mix ½ teaspoon powdered stock into the spices and add 1 tablespoon water to each packet.
No butter? Olive oil works great too.

Can I Use Frozen Shrimp?

Absolutely. Frozen shrimp work perfectly here. Just thaw and pat dry before seasoning. Wild-caught shrimp generally have the best flavor, but any deveined, cleaned shrimp will work—tail-on or tail-off.

How to Serve Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs

The foil packs make a complete meal, but you can round things out with:

Steamed rice or quinoa
Sautéed zucchini or bell peppers
Cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
Garlic mashed cauliflower
A fresh green salad

More Foil Pack Recipes You’ll Love

Pineapple BBQ Chicken Foil Packs
Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packs
Shrimp Foil Packets with Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce
Cauliflower Garlic Brown Butter Foil Packs
Creamy Shrimp & Salmon Foil Packs
Garlic Steak & Potato Foil Packs

Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs Recipe

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter (or ghee or olive oil), diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp vegetable or chicken stock, divided
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Red chili flakes (optional)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut two 14×12-inch sheets of heavy-duty foil.
In a small bowl, mix the Italian seasoning, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Place the shrimp in a shallow dish and sprinkle with the seasoning, coating evenly.
Divide the shrimp between the foil sheets. Add broccoli to the side of each packet.
Top with garlic, lemon juice, chili flakes, and dot with the butter.

Add 1 tablespoon of broth to each packet. Fold tightly, leaving space for heat to circulate.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
Carefully open the packets, garnish with parsley and a lemon slice, and serve hot.