Shrimp Boil Foil Packs
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
511 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Boil Foil Packs
Description
This recipe starts by chopping corn into manageable pieces and cutting potatoes into two-inch chunks, both parboiled for 10 minutes to shorten cooking time. In a large bowl, shrimp, sausage slices, corn chunks, and potatoes are combined with melted butter mixed with Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, coating all components thoroughly.
The mixture is portioned into foil sheets folded upward to create sealed cooking packets. These packets can be cooked over medium-high heat on a grill for about 13 to 16 minutes total, flipping halfway, or baked in a 400°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes. This method steams and roasts the ingredients together, cooking the shrimp until pink and the corn tender.
While the packs cook, additional melted butter is gently cooked until browned for a flavorful topping. The finished packets are opened, sprinkled with chopped parsley, and served with lemon wedges. The dish offers a combination of smoky sausage, fresh corn, tender potatoes, and plump shrimp with a buttery, savory seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and de-veined
- 2 ears of corn on the cob husked
- ½ pound andouille sausage
- 1 pound red potatoes OR baby yellow potatoes, baby
- 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning OR homemade seasoning (see note)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- lemon juice of ½ lemon + lemon wedges for serving
- 3 tablespoons butter divided, melted, ½ cup
- parsley chopped, for topping
Instructions
- Chop corn into thirds, then chop each third in half lengthwise. Chop potatoes into 2 inch pieces. Boil corn and potatoes for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. Stir together melted 3 tablespoons butter, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, juice from half a lemon, and salt and pepper to taste and pour over shrimp, sausage, and veggies. Stir to coat.
- Divide between four 12x12 inch sheets of aluminum foil. Fold edges of foil up around the food to create a closed packet.
- Cook on preheated grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 5-6 minutes on the second side. Alternately, you can bake the packets at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until corn is tender and shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
- While packets are cooking, melt remaining butter in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Once melted, continue to stir gently over medium heat for 3-4 minutes longer until color changes from pale yellow to a golden amber (but be careful not to burn it).
- Serve shrimp boil packs topped with chopped parsley, lemon wedges for squeezing, and browned butter for drizzling over the top or dipping.
Notes
- Make homemade Old Bay seasoning by mixing celery salt, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, allspice, cloves, and ground ginger for a personalized spice blend.
- Parboiling the potatoes and corn before assembling the foil packs reduces overall cooking time on the grill or in the oven.
- Grilling on medium-high heat and flipping the foil packs halfway ensures even cooking and helps the shrimp reach a proper pink color.
- Serving with lemon wedges and finishing with browned butter enhances the flavor and freshness of the dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 333mg | 111% |
| Sodium | 1516mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 928mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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