Shrimp And Bean Packets Recipes

LEMONY SHRIMP AND BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Combine lemon zest, paprika, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
• In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. When butter is foaming, add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and starting to curl, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a plate; set aside.
• Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium until leeks are soft and starting to brown on the edges, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans and chicken broth and bring to a boil over high. Lower heat and simmer, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in reserved shrimp and any juices from the plate, parsley and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with toasted bread.

SHRIMP AND VEGGIE PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lay out 4 pieces of parchment paper, 16 inches long and the width of your roll.
• Toss the peppers, celery, leek and shallot with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Divide evenly and place on one half of each parchment piece.
• Toss the shrimp with the remaining tablespoon oil, the thyme, herbs de Provence and salt to taste. Divide evenly and put on top of the vegetables on the parchment. Put a lemon round on each and drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of wine or water.
• Fold the parchment paper over the ingredients, crimping and folding to seal, making parchment packages. Arrange the packages on a baking pan and bake until the shrimp are cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Cut a slit in each packet to release the steam, then open the packets. Drizzle each with olive oil and sprinkle with parsley.
• Serve immediately.

FOIL PACK SHRIMP BUNDLES

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Place beans in large microwaveable bowl. Add water. Microwave on HIGH 5 min., stirring after 3 min.; drain. Return beans to bowl. Add rice, cheese and tomatoes; mix lightly.
• Whisk dressing, lemon zest, juice and mustard until blended. Reserve 2 Tbsp. dressing mixture. Add remaining to bean mixture; mix lightly. Spoon onto 6 large sheets heavy-duty foil with sides slightly rolled up; top with shrimp and reserved dressing. Fold foil to make 6 packets.
• Grill 10 to 12 min. or until shrimp turn pink and rice mixture is heated through. Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening packets.

LEMON-HERB SHRIMP PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, anchovies, basil, parsley, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, tomatoes, scallions and jalapeno; toss.
• Tear off eight 16-inch sheets of parchment paper. Make the packets (see photo gallery), using a double layer of parchment for each packet: Arrange about one-quarter of the shrimp mixture on a double layer, using a slotted spoon. Top with 2 tablespoons clam juice, 1/2 tablespoon butter and one-quarter of the liquid from the bowl. Seal as directed. Repeat to make 3 more packets; divide between 2 baking sheets.
• Transfer to the oven and bake until the parchment puffs and the shrimp are just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before opening.
• Meanwhile, toast the baguette slices in a grill pan until marked; rub with the remaining garlic clove. Carefully open the packets and serve with the grilled bread. Photograph by David Malosh
• Be careful when opening parchment packets - the steam is hot!