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Pesto Shrimp and Vegetable Foil Packets

Cooking in foil packets is a great way to keep mess to a minimum with the added advantage of portion control.

Serves 4
475 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 (24 oz) bag baby red potatoes
> 1 (12 oz) pkg fresh broccoli florets
> 1 lb frozen raw large shrimp peeled and deveined, thawed
> 1 pint cherry tomatoes
> 1 cup prepared basil pesto
> 1 tsp Italian seasoning
> 1 lemon

Steps

1
Preheat oven to 425℉. Halve each potato. Add to a microwave-safe bowl, along with ½ cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high 4–5 min., until almost tender. Drain potatoes. Cut any larger broccoli pieces into smaller florets.
2
In a large bowl, toss potatoes, broccoli, shrimp, tomatoes, and pesto until well-coated. Season with Italian seasoning, salt (in moderation), and pepper.
3
Tear off 4 (18-inch) pieces of aluminum foil. Distribute the shrimp and vegetable mixture evenly between the 4 foil sheets. Fold edges of each sheet and roll tightly to seal.
4
Place packets on a baking sheet. Cook 12 min., until shrimp are bright pink and fully cooked. Cut lemon into wedges. Serve packets immediately with lemon and additional pesto, if desired.

Sunday prep steps:

1
Halve each potato. Microwave with ½ cup of water on high 4 min., until almost tender. Cool and refrigerate.
2
Cut broccoli into smaller pieces. Refrigerate.
3
Tear off 4 (18-inch) pieces of aluminum foil. Reserve.

Night before serving:

1
Place shrimp in refrigerator to thaw.

15 min. before ready to serve:

1
15 min. before ready to serve:
2
Preheat oven to 425℉. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, shrimp, tomatoes, broccoli, and pesto.
3
Toss to coat and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Distribute between foil sheets and fold up into a rectangle.
4
Bake about 12 min., until shrimp are cooked

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