Shrimp Fajita Foil Packets – Low Carb, Keto

Shrimp Fajita Foil Packets – the perfect easy & healthy meal for summer grilling, camping and cookouts. Best of all, they’re loaded with all your favorite Tex Mex flavors and make a low carb, paleo and keto friendly meal.

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Summer is all about quick and easy meals and you can’t get easier than foil packet meals.

Foil pack meals are have been happening a lot around here. They are so simple to make on the barbecue and you can customize them with whatever you have on hand with practically no clean up. The last thing most of us want is to be stuck indoors when it’s nice outside.

These Shrimp Fajitas are a spin off of our popular Chicken Fajita Foil Packets and Steak Fajita Foil Packets.

What I love about these shrimp fajita foil packs is that you can throw them on the grill when you’re out camping or on the patio. Or place them on a sheet pan and bake them in the oven during the winter when that shrimp fajita craving hits.

This recipe for these Shrimp Fajita Foil Packets is the perfect easy dinner recipe to have in your back pocket for summer. It’s got all those favorite Tex Mex flavors we love from our local Mexican restaurant.

HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP FAJITA FOIL PACKETS

1. Start off by prepping your vegetables and slicing them into thin strips. Or you can get those convenient already prepped for you packages of thinly sliced peppers and onions.
2. Add the shrimp, olive oil, lime juice and sprinkle in the homemade fajita seasoning made with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder and salt. If you have a favorite brand of fajita seasoning, you can certainly use that instead.
3. Divide the mixture among four 18 x 12 sheets of foil (preferably double-lined or you can also add a layer of parchment paper inside the foil if you prefer using parchment paper instead).
4. Wrap up up the sides and bake or grill. (Add beans, rice or cheese if desired).
5. Serve with warm tortillas, avocado, an extra splash of lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro.
6. For a low carb, keto version, you can use these low carb tortillas, coconut wraps,or serve over some lettuce or cauliflower rice.

And if you’re not a fan of shrimp, it’s easy to swap in chicken or steak and adjust the cooking time.

FOIL PACKETS ARE GREAT FOR SUMMER GRILLING AND CAMPING:

Foil packets are so convenient for summer and you can’t beat how easy they come together.

What I love about these Shrimp Fajita Foil Packets is that they are low carb, paleo, whole 30 and keto friendly –  perfect for swimsuit season!

But if you’d rather are looking for a heartier or complete all in one-meal with more carbs (like say for a camping trip), you can easily add some black beans, cheese, potatoes or some rice to bulk them up.

CAN I MAKE THESE SHRIMP FAJITA FOIL PACKETS AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes, absolutely. These Shrimp Fajita Foil Packets would be perfect for meal prep Sunday.

Just divide everything out into lunch containers (shown below with cauliflower rice) to enjoy them throughout the week.

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Shrimp Fajita Foil Packets

Prep Time

12 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Total Time

24 mins

 

Shrimp Fajita Foil Packets are the perfect easy & healthy meal for summer grilling, camping and cookouts. Best of all, they’re loaded with all your favorite Tex Mex flavors and make a low carb, paleo and keto friendly meal.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: barbecue, camping, foil packet, foil packets, foil packs, grill, shrimp, shrimp fajitas

Servings: 4

Calories: 243 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• Heavy Duty Foil plus parchment paper if preferred

FOR THE FOIL PACKETS:

• 1 1/2 pounds medium white shrimp peeled and deveined
• 2-3 medium bell peppers thinly sliced into strips
• 1 medium red onion thinly sliced into strips
• juice from 1-2 limes divided
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

SEASONINGS

• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional or to taste

FOR SERVING:

• chopped fresh cilantro
• sliced avocado

FOR LOW CARB: low carb tortillas or cauliflower rice, for serving

FOR MEAL PREP: lunch containers

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat or the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Cut four 18 x 12 inch squares of foil* and lay out on a flat surface. Double line or add a layer of parchment paper inside if preferred.
   
3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, peppers and onions together. Drizzle with olive oil and juice from 1 lime. Add seasonings: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Toss everything to coat well.

4. Divide the mixture evenly into each foil packet.

5. Fold the foil over the shrimp and seal to close off the packets.

If cooking on the grill:

1. Place foil packets onto grill and grill for 7-8 minutes, then flip over and grill for an additional 6-8 minutes or until shrimp is opaque and vegetables are cooked to your liking.
2. Remove from the grill and carefully open the foil packets. Squeeze remaining lime juice over the shrimp.

3. Serve with lettuce wraps, low carb or regular tortillas with sliced avocado and your favorite toppings.

If cooking in the oven:

1. Place foil packets on a baking sheet and cook for 12-18 minutes (or until shrimp is opaque and vegetables are tender and cooked to your liking, rotating tray once). Remove baking sheet from oven.

2. Serve with lettuce wraps, low carb or regular tortillas with sliced avocado and your favorite toppings.

FOR LOW CARB: Serve in low carb tortillas, over salad or cauliflower rice.

FOR MEAL PREP: Divide into lunch containers over cauliflower rice and wrap tortillas separately.

Nutrition Facts

Shrimp Fajita Foil Packets

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 243 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 30g60%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.