Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
Easy, make-ahead foil packets packed with shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes. It’s a full meal with zero clean-up!
The traditional shrimp boil is converted to an easy peasy foil packet dinner option.
Packed with shrimp, andouille sausage, corn on the cob, and baby red potatoes, you have a full meal right in these packets, packed with so much flavor and just the right amount of heat. You also have a grill option or oven option. You can’t go wrong either way.
And the best part comes in two – there’s zero clean-up and you can also prep this ahead of time. Win and win.
Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
Easy, make-ahead foil packets packed with shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes. It’s a full meal with zero clean-up!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 12.8-ounce package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
- 2 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces
- 1 pound baby red potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill over high heat.
- Cut four sheets of foil, about 12-inches long. Divide shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes into 4 equal portions and add to the center of each foil in a single layer.
- Fold up all 4 sides of each foil packet. Add olive oil, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste; gently toss to combine. Fold the sides of the foil over the shrimp, covering completely and sealing the packets closed.
- Place foil packets on the grill and cook until just cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.*
- Served immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Notes
*This can also be baked for 15-17 minutes at 425 degrees F.
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We love this recipe. Suggestions for everyone when cooking:
Cut up the red potatoes and microwave them for 5 minutes first. Easier than baking or boiling and will make them just soft enough so that they cook at the same pace as the other ingredients. If you do this, you can also use larger red potatoes if that’s what you have.
Cut the ears of corn into 6 rounds each instead of 4. Looks better and like the picture
I use Old Bay instead of Cajun spice. Just personal preference.
If frozen shrimp are cheaper than fresh when you make this, that works fine. Thaw them in a bowl of water. You can buy them with the shell on but deveined so you don’t have to do a lot of work. Cook with the shell on so they have more flavor and don’t dry out. You don’t have to pay them completely dry first- the little extra moisture will help create steam.
Mix everything in a big bowl first so it’s easier to coat all the ingredients with oil and seasoning. I’ve tried it with butter and without. The oil alone is enough for me.
If you aren’t concerned with equal portions, I just put this in two big foil packs and serve on one big platter. Great presentation and everyone can eat what they like. I also think the bigger packets steam better.
Do you put the raw shrimp right in with the potatoes, corn and sausage? Im wondering about that! Could you use frozen already cooked shrimp?
The shrimp is not cooked prior to adding to the foil packets. I recommend using uncooked shrimp, not frozen cooked shrimp.
When cooking in oven, is it best to put on a cookie sheet or place directly on the baking rack?
I recommend placing on a cookie sheet.
Can you use a air fryer to make this shrimp boil packets if so how
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
Can this be cooked in the oven? If so, what temperature and for how long?
This can be baked for 15-17 minutes at 425 degrees F.
this waa delicious but sausage was a little spicy for younger children. Can u recommend a milder type sausage?
Yes, you can substitute any type of sausage to make it more kid-friendly!
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My question is for the foil shrimp dinner will it be ok to use uncooked frozen shrimp?
I recommend using thawed shrimp, not frozen.
i see sooo many people omplaining about the BABY POTAOES!!! REALLY ITS NO THAT BIG OF A DEAL I THINK YOU CAN FIGURE OUT TO START THE SMALL POTATOES FIRST LIKE WOW!!!!! ANYWAY THE POTAOES WILL COOK IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING ….. SLICE POTAOES FIRST AND GO FROM THERE !!!!!!
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Have you tried this over a campfire when camping? I know a grill would work but wondering if we can cook the packets over the fire.
I actually haven’t – sorry!
These are great camping and yes even the first night out backpacking- I freeze the packets and they thaw in the plastic bag. Paired with a good can of beer- I like inexpensive beer like 24 oz Pabst Blue Ribbon, they are a trip highlight. If we catch any trout, we re-use the aluminum foil to wrap up the fish for the coals of a small campfire.
I have made this several times, always over a campfire. They turn out great. We do precook the potatoes a bit and always use raw shrimp.
Hi. I am making the shrimp boil in foil packets tonight. I accidentally bought Cajun Smoked Andoullie sausage instead of just regular smoked sausage.
Will the Cajun season be TOO much spice? Or should I go back to the store and buy the regular smoked sausage. I’m a little pressed for time.
Another questions: would Old Bay Seasoning taste ok with the Cajun Smoked Andouille sausage?
I hope you can reply back today.
If you are already using cajun smoked andouille sausage, the additional seasoning may be too much. But as always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
This is my 2nd time making this! It’s delicious! I precook the potatoes & corn then add it to the remaining ingredients in the foil! It’s a winner!
I really should have read the comments. The potatoes do not cook in the time suggested. Also the instructions do not say to cut the potatoes smaller to cook better. So my shrimp is perfect and everything else is under cooked
The ingredients specify “baby red potatoes”.
I love love LOVE this recipe! I have made this many times and it never fails to impress!
It is important to note that I also had trouble with my potatoes the first time. I would recommend cutting them really small and baking them with olive oil for 20-30 minutes before putting them in the packets. I know the the recipe says not to, but if I don’t it always seems that by the time the potatoes are cooked, the shrimp is way over-cooked. Better safe than sorry!
Also, use corn off the cob. This is just a preference so that its a fork-only meal. I LOVE putting this in a bowl over orzo pasta. Open the packet over the orzo and the juices make it moist, delicious, and definitely filling!
Perfect recipe for the day 🙂 Just wondering, what if I don’t want corn, what is the best replacement?
You can omit.
Can all these ingredients be placed in a pan covered with foil instead of making foil packs?
Yes.
I made this tonight! Taste pretty good but the cooking times are a bit off. I made mine in the oven at 425 and when I took it out after 17 minutes the shrimp was still uncooked. I ended up going 25 minutes. Everything is cooked except the potatoes are still pretty raw. And trust me they are cut small!!
After read your organized and easily understandable “Shrimp Boil Foil Packets” recipe article now I am confident to make it myself . Hope as soon as possible I will prepare it according your recipe and taste it. However, thanks for sharing with us.
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