Description
Zesty Shrimp Boil Foil Packets bring coastal Carolina flavors straight to your dinner table. Quick, easy, and packed with succulent shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes, you’ll savor this one-pan summer meal that delivers maximum taste with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 package Cajun sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 2 ears of corn, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Craft sturdy double-layer foil parcels using heavy-duty aluminum foil, ensuring ample space for ingredients to cook evenly.
- Arrange corn, sausage, shrimp, onion, and bell peppers meticulously across each packet, distributing components with uniform precision.
- Whisk together a vibrant seasoning blend of lemon juice, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and Cajun spices in a small mixing bowl.
- Generously drizzle the zesty seasoning mixture over the arranged ingredients, ensuring comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Meticulously fold and crimp packet edges, creating an airtight seal that traps steam and promotes thorough cooking.
- Heat grill to medium-high temperature or preheat oven to 425°F, positioning packets with sealed side facing upward.
- Grill for approximately 12-15 minutes or bake 15-20 minutes until shrimp transform to a vivid pink hue and vegetables reach tender perfection.
- Carefully remove packets from heat source, allowing brief resting time before unveiling the aromatic contents.
- Plate immediately, optionally garnishing with fresh cilantro for an herbaceous flourish and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting Cajun and Old Bay seasonings for personal spice preferences.
- Create dairy-free and gluten-free version by using compliant sausage and checking seasoning ingredients.
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent packet leaks and ensure even cooking throughout ingredients.
- Swap protein options like chicken or plant-based alternatives for flexible dietary needs while maintaining similar cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg