Easy Cajun Shrimp Boil Foil Packs
A fun and delicious way to enjoy a classic seafood feast with Cajun flavors, juicy shrimp, corn, and potatoes all wrapped in foil packs for easy cooking and cleanup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs baby red potatoes (or baby yellow potatoes)
- 4 ears corn, cut crosswise into 4-5 pieces Use fresh corn for the best flavor.
- 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined Make sure to peel and devein the shrimp ahead of time.
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, cut into rounds or sliced on a bias Any type of smoked sausage can be used as a substitute.
- 0.5 small yellow onion, sliced into half moons
Sauce Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Creole Cajun Seasoning Adjust spice level according to your taste.
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, plus more for serving
- 8 cloves of garlic, minced
- to taste lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F or prepare a gas/charcoal grill over medium-high heat.
- Boil a large pot of water and add the potatoes, cooking until fork-tender (about 10 minutes). Add the corn and boil for an additional 3-5 minutes. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In the same bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, and garlic. Stir to combine.
- Pour half of the garlic butter sauce over the potatoes and corn, and toss gently to coat. Reserve the remaining half for serving.
Cooking
- Tear off 5 sheets of aluminum foil (about 13 x 13 inches). Divide the mixture among the sheets, fold the edges to enclose, and place on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- For the oven, bake the packets for 15-17 minutes. For the grill, cook for 13-15 minutes.
Serving
- Serve slightly opened with remaining garlic butter sauce, lemon wedges, and extra seasonings as desired.
Notes
This dish can be enjoyed right out of the pack or served on a plate with additional sides like rice or coleslaw. If you have leftovers, let the foil packs cool completely and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
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