Easy Grilled Shrimp Boil in Foil Packets

Easy, make-ahead foil packets with shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. It’s a full meal with zero clean-up. Recipe below.

Shrimp Boil (AI)Photo byDa Vinci AI App / Modern Day Foodie

I first learned to make something similar as a Girl Scout Leader during a scout camping weekend. We were looking for something to teach the girls to cook over the campfire. These packets were simple and healthy, and the “KP duty” (kitchen clean-up) was easy.

After a trip to the south, I was introduced to a “Lowcountry Boil.” A Lowcountry Boil consists of seafood found in the low-lying regions of the southeastern coast known as the "Lowcountry." I have also heard it is called "Frogmore Stew" or "Beaufort Stew." The Gulf Coast region has something similar called the “Cajun Boil.” Which is very similar but with more of a kick. Many different coastal regions have their take on a “seafood boil.” But it is the regions above that most resemble this recipe. In the recipe below, we are not making it in a pot of boiling liquid, but rather in foil packets on the grill.

Are you from a coastal region with its own version of a seafood boil? Can you tell us more about them? Kindly let us know in the comments.

Foil Grill Packages

What I find great about cooking with foil packages on the grill is the easy preparation, cooking, and clean up. Grilling the meat and vegetables in foil packets helps lock in flavor. As opposed to boiling the flavor out. If you have kids, get them involved in assembling these packages. They will enjoy this activity as my kids have.

Note: It is important to use heavy-duty foil in this recipe. Otherwise, the packages are in danger of breaking and not holding up when transporting them to and from the grill.

Shrimp boilPhoto byModern Day Foodie

Grilled Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

• 1-1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 (12.8-ounce) package of smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
• 2 ears of corn, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces
• 1 pound baby red potatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (garlic oil is great with this recipe)
• 4 teaspoons Cajun-type seasoning
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• Heavy Duty Foil

Shrimp packetsPhoto byModern Day Foodie

1. Preheat the grill over high heat.

2. Cut 4 sheets of foil, about 12 inches long. Divide shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes into 4 equal portions and add to the center of each foil sheet in a single layer.
3. Fold up all 4 sides of each foil packet to make a square bowl. Add olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste; gently toss to combine and coat. Fold the sides of the foil over the shrimp mixture, covering it completely and sealing the packets closed so juices do not escape.

4. Place foil packets on the grill and cook until just cooked through about 12-15 minutes.

5. Served immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Yummy shrimp boil with shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoPhoto byModern Day Foodie

Do you have any suggestions for ingredients? How do you make this recipe? Kindly let us know in the comments.

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