Shrimp is a seafood delicacy that many people are nervous about preparing on their own. Broiled shrimp is a simple recipe that allows you to enjoy the delicate flavor of shrimp without the heavy butter sauces traditionally associated with many shrimp dishes. Wrapping shrimp in foil before broiling it will seal the flavor and juices in, resulting in a tastier shrimp dish. Shrimp cooks quickly, which makes this meal a perfect option on busy nights when your family is hungry and you need a quick dinner.
Step 1
Preheat your oven using the broil setting.
Step 2
Spray a large piece of aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3
Rinse the shrimp with cold water and drain on paper towels.
Step 4
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the sprayed aluminum foil.
Step 5
Use a basting brush to lightly coat each shrimp with olive oil.
Step 6
Sprinkle the olive oil coated shrimp with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh parsley and fresh dill.
Step 7
Wrap the ends of the aluminum foil around the prepared shrimp, making sure to seal the packet tightly.
Step 8
Set the packet of shrimp on a cookie sheet.
Step 9
Place the cookie sheet under the broiler and cook for four to six minutes, or until the shrimp has turned a bright pink color and is steaming hot and firm in texture.
Step 10
Remove the shrimp from under the broiler and allow them to cool for five minutes.
Step 11
Open the foil packet and transfer the broiled shrimp to a serving platter.
Step 12
Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges as a garnish.
Tips and Warnings
- Chill the broiled shrimp and serve with cocktail sauce for a simple and healthy appetizer at your next dinner party. You can use any fresh herbs you like in place of parsley and dill. Lay lemon slices on top of the shrimp before broiling to infuse it with citrus flavor. Broil vegetables or potatoes in separate foil packets to serve with your broiled shrimp for a meal that is simple, tasty and nutritious.
- Do not overcook your shrimp because it may get rubbery and dried out. Be careful when you open the foil packet. The steam will escape, which can cause skin burns.
Things You'll Need
- Aluminum foil
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 lb. peeled and deveined raw shrimp
- Paper towels
- Olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp. fresh dill
- Cookie sheet
- Serving platter
- Lemon wedges
References
- "Betty Crocker Cookbook, Heart Health Edition"; Betty Crocker; 2007
- "How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food"; Mark Bittman and Alan Witschonke; 2008
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