π€π½ Shrimp & Sausage Foil Packets π₯π₯
Shrimp & Sausage Foil Packets are an easy, flavor-packed meal with juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, tender baby potatoes, sweet corn, and a buttery garlic seasoning. They’re perfect for the grill, oven, or campfire, and cleanup is minimal thanks to the foil packets.
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Prep Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 25β30 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz (340 g) smoked sausage, sliced into Β½-inch rounds
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 2 ears corn, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic Butter Seasoning
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Β½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Prepare the Potatoes
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the potatoes for 8β10 minutes, until just tender.
- Drain well.
2. Make the Garlic Butter
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Melted butter
- Garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Smoked paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Onion powder
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
3. Assemble the Packets
- Tear four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Divide the potatoes, corn, sausage, and shrimp evenly among the sheets.
- Drizzle each packet with the garlic butter mixture.
- Fold and seal the foil tightly.
4. Cook
Grill
- Heat grill to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- Cook packets for 12β15 minutes, turning once.
Oven
- Bake at 400Β°F (200Β°C) for 25β30 minutes.
Campfire
- Place packets over medium-hot coals for 15β20 minutes, turning occasionally.
5. Serve
Carefully open the packets to release the steam. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Serving Suggestions
- π₯ Crusty garlic bread
- π₯ Coleslaw
- π₯¬ Green salad
- π§ Extra melted garlic butter for dipping
Variations
πΆ Spicy Cajun
Add sliced jalapeΓ±os or an extra teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
π¦ Seafood Boil Style
Include crab legs or mussels with the shrimp.
π₯¦ Veggie Loaded
Add broccoli florets, bell peppers, zucchini, or asparagus.
π§ Cheesy Finish
Open the packets during the last 2 minutes of cooking and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 510
- Protein: 32 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fat: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
Nutrition values are approximate and depend on the sausage and butter used.
Tips for the Best Foil Packets
- Parboil the potatoes so they finish cooking at the same time as the shrimp.
- Use heavy-duty foil or double-wrap to prevent leaks.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimpβthey’re done as soon as they turn pink and opaque.
- Let the packets rest for 2β3 minutes before opening to allow the flavors to meld. π€π½π₯