Low Country Boil Foil Packets
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
600 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Low Country Boil Foil Packets
Description
This recipe starts by cutting baby potatoes into small pieces to allow even cooking alongside shrimp, sausage, and corn. The ingredients are tossed with melted butter, olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper to impart classic Low Country boil flavors. Dividing the mixture into foil pieces and sealing tightly traps steam and juices during cooking.
Cooking time is about 15 minutes on a high grill or 15-20 minutes in a 425 degree Fahrenheit oven. The potatoes must be cut small or parboiled beforehand to ensure they are tender at the same time as the shrimp cooks. Flipping packets on the grill promotes even cooking and prevents burning.
After cooking, the packets are opened and garnished with minced fresh parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon for brightness. This meal is a casual feast that can be served directly from the packets and pairs well with cold beverages.
Adjust the seasoning and foil wrapping to suit cooking conditions and quantity. The foil method minimizes cleanup while preserving flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Shrimp cleaned and deveined, medium-sized
- 1 pound baby potato cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 andouille sausage thinly sliced, links
- 2 corn each ear cut into 4 pieces then each piece cut again in half, ears
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning more if desired
- salt to taste, kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt
- parsley minced, fresh
- lemon fresh, wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high OR preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- In a large bowl add all ingredients and toss to combine and equally coat in oil and seasoning.
- Layout 4 16-inch long pieces of foil and divide the mixture equally and put into the middle of each piece of foil.
- Wrap up the foil so that there are no holes. If you have super thin foil or there is too much to adequately close the pouch tear off another piece of foil and double wrap your packet.
- If cooking on the grill add the packets to the grill and cook for about 15 minutes, flipping the packet halfway through cooking.
- Remove one packet and test the potatoes for doneness. If done remove all packets, if not fully cooked add back to the grill until done.
- If cooking in the oven add your packets to a large baking sheet and cook for about 15-20 minutes at 425 degrees or until everything is fully cooked in the packet.
- Once cooked sprinkle the contents of the packet with a little fresh parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into small pieces or parboil them to ensure they cook through within the packet cooking time.
- Double wrap foil packets if using thin foil or if filling is large, to prevent juices from leaking.
- Cook packets on grill by flipping halfway to avoid burning and promote even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 600 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 600kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 513mg | 171% |
| Sodium | 3001mg | 125% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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