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.

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