Easy Shrimp Boil Foil Packets (Oven or Grill Recipe)
These shrimp boil foil packets are a simple, flavor-packed meal that combines juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and sweet corn all in one easy bundle. Perfect for both oven baking and grilling, this recipe delivers classic seafood boil flavors with minimal effort and cleanup.It’s a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish that works just as well for weeknight dinners as it does for summer cookouts.
Ingredients
- 450 g large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 300 g smoked sausage sliced
- 500 g baby potatoes halved
- 2 ears corn cut into 4 pieces each
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preheat and prep
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) or preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Parboil the potatoes
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the potatoes for 8–10 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
Prepare foil sheets
- Cut 4 large sheets of aluminum foil and lightly grease them or spray with cooking spray.
Assemble the packets
- Evenly divide the potatoes, corn, sausage, and shrimp among the foil sheets.
Add seasoning
- Drizzle melted butter over each portion. Add garlic, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
Add lemon
- Place lemon slices on top of each packet.
Seal the packets
- Fold the foil over the ingredients and seal tightly to create closed packets.
Cook
- Oven: Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Grill: Place directly on grill grates and cook for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Check doneness
- Carefully open one packet. Shrimp should be pink and opaque, and potatoes tender.
Garnish and serve
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.