Description
Grilled Shrimp Boil in Foil Packets is a fast Cajun-style seafood dinner with juicy shrimp, smoky Andouille sausage, tender potatoes, sweet corn, garlic butter, and easy foil packet cleanup.
Ingredients
1 pound baby potatoes, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
2 ears corn on the cob, cut into 5 to 6 rounds each
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and thawed
12 ounces Andouille smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
Lemon slices, for garnish
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat grill or oven to 400°F. Cut 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
2. Boil potatoes and corn in salted water for about 10 minutes until slightly tender, then drain.
3. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, sausage, onion, garlic, potatoes, and corn. Pour in melted butter and season with salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Toss well.
4. Divide mixture evenly between foil sheets and seal packets tightly.
5. For grilling, cook packets directly on the grill for about 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
6. For oven cooking, place packets on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes.
7. Carefully open packets and garnish with lemon slices and parsley before serving.
Notes
Use heavy-duty foil to prevent tearing during cooking.
Do not overfill the packets so they can seal properly.
Flip packets halfway through grilling for even cooking.
Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.
Regular potatoes can be substituted if cut into smaller chunks.
White onion or pearl onions may replace yellow onion.
Fresh garlic is recommended for best flavor.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave in short intervals until warmed through.
This recipe can be customized with additional seafood or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood Recipes
- Method: Grill or Oven
- Cuisine: Cajun-Style American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 646
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 2339 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 387 mg