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Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

Shrimp Boil Foil Packets are a fun and easy meal packed with juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, sweet corn, tender potatoes, and buttery Cajun seasoning. Cooked in individual foil packets, they're perfect for grilling, baking, camping, or an effortless summer dinner with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 470 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil
  • Baking sheet or grill
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

For the Foil Packets

  • 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 2 ears corn cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For Serving

  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
  • Extra melted butter optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat the grill or oven

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. If using the oven, preheat it to 400°F and place a baking sheet nearby.

Step 2: Parboil the potatoes and corn

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the halved baby potatoes and cook for 8 minutes. Add the corn pieces during the last 3 minutes. Drain well.

Step 3: Make the butter mixture

  • In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice.

Step 4: Add the main ingredients

  • Add the shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn to the bowl. Toss gently until everything is coated in the seasoned butter mixture.

Step 5: Prepare the foil

  • Tear off 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil. Divide the shrimp mixture evenly between the foil sheets.

Step 6: Seal the packets

  • Fold the foil over the filling and crimp the edges tightly to seal. Leave a little space inside each packet so the heat can circulate.

Step 7: Cook the packets

  • Place the packets on the grill or on a baking sheet in the oven. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

Step 8: Open carefully

  • Carefully open the packets because hot steam will escape. Check that the shrimp are fully cooked and the potatoes are tender.

Step 9: Finish and serve

  • Top with parsley, lemon wedges, and extra melted butter if you like. Serve warm right from the foil or transfer to plates.
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