Description
These Shrimp Boil Foil Packets are a convenient and delicious way to enjoy a classic seafood boil. Packed with shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage, seasoned with Old Bay and spices, then cooked to perfection in individual foil packets.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp Boil Foil Packets:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 2 ears corn (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1/2 pound baby red or gold potatoes (halved or quartered)
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) or heat a grill to medium-high. Parboil the potatoes until just tender, then drain.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage. Add oil, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Toss to coat.
- Assemble Packets: Divide the mixture among four foil pieces, seal tightly, and place on a baking sheet.
- Cook: Bake for 15–17 minutes or grill for 12–15 minutes until shrimp are cooked and contents are hot.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- You can prep the packets ahead and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- Add butter before sealing for extra richness.
- For more heat, sprinkle in cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1040mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
