GRILLED SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH DILL BUTTER

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Shrimp and asparagus are grilled in a packet with a lemony dill butter, then served over pasta or rice. Great to make up packets before going camping to have a fancy meal in the woods. From Better Homes and Gardens.

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb medium shrimp (fresh or frozen)
1 lb fresh asparagus
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium leek, thinly sliced (roots and tough, dark green leaves removed)
3 cups cooked pasta or 3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Thaw shrimp (if frozen), peel and devein shrmp, removing tails if desired.
  • Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels, set aside.
  • Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus.
  • Cut asparagus diagonally into 2-inch pieces.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the butter, dill, wine, lemon zest, salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Fold a 36x18-inch piece of heavy duty foil in half to make an 18-inch square.
  • Place shrimp, asparagus, and leek in center of foil and top with dill butter mixture.
  • Bring up opposite edges of foil and seal with a double fold.
  • Fold remaining edges together to completely enclose shrimp mixture, leaving space for steam to build.
  • Grill covered over medium heat 15 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning packet once.
  • Serve over pasta or rice, drizzle with juices from foil packet.

Hedoh Shadrack
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This is a delicious and easy recipe that I will definitely be making again.


Prakash Saud
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a party or a potluck.


Essa Hussain
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the shrimp and asparagus and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.


CARLA GRIMMETT
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved it in this dish. The dill butter really brought out the flavor of the asparagus.


Aghafaraz48 Farazagha48
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. I grilled the shrimp and asparagus on my outdoor grill and it was a huge hit.


Phulkhan Khaskheli
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Arnob Chakraborty
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This dish is so easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


oludare olajide
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I love the combination of shrimp and asparagus in this dish. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the asparagus is still slightly crunchy.


qadeer ulhassan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some shrimp that I needed to use up and this recipe was the perfect solution.


Jake Fetton
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp and asparagus are cooked perfectly and the dill butter is the perfect finishing touch.


Karma Wangyal
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This is one of my favorite recipes for grilled shrimp. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Dilip Shrestha
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was still slightly crunchy. The dill butter was amazing and really brought the dish together.


Maria Yussuf
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This grilled shrimp and asparagus with dill butter is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is also incredibly flavorful. The shrimp is cooked to perfection and the asparagus is tender and crisp. The dill butter is the perfect finishing touch, adding