Description
This is your favorite shrimp boil—shrimp, corn, sausage, potatoes, and bold Cajun seasoning—but instead of a giant pot and a big cleanup, it’s all tucked into individual foil packets that grill up in 15 minutes. These packets lock in flavor and steam everything to tender, juicy perfection with just the right smoky edge from the grill. It’s low-effort, high-reward, and basically the most fun way to eat with your hands without needing a ton of prep or dishes.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
12 oz smoked andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
2 ears of corn, cut into thirds or quarters
1 lb baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Foil sheets (heavy-duty recommended)
Instructions
Par-cook the potatoes: Boil the halved baby potatoes for about 10 minutes until just tender. Drain and let cool slightly—this ensures they finish cooking evenly on the grill.
Mix the goodies: In a large bowl, toss the shrimp, sausage, corn, and pre-cooked potatoes with olive oil or butter, Old Bay, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure everything is coated in that flavor-packed seasoning mix.
Build the packets: Tear 4 large sheets of foil (about 12–14 inches long). Divide the mixture evenly among them, piling it in the center. Fold up the long sides, then crimp the edges together to seal completely into a packet—leave a little room inside for steam.
Grill ‘em up: Heat the grill to medium-high. Place foil packets on the grill, cover, and cook for about 12–15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until shrimp are pink and fully cooked and everything is hot and tender.
Serve hot and steamy: Open carefully (hot steam alert!), squeeze over some fresh lemon juice, sprinkle with parsley, and dig in—directly from the foil if you’re feeling casual.
Notes
Add sliced bell peppers or zucchini for extra veggies.
Swap shrimp for scallops or chunks of firm white fish.
Use chorizo or kielbasa instead of andouille.
Make it dairy-free by using olive oil instead of butter.
Want it extra spicy? Add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne to the seasoning mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~480 kcal per serving
- Fat: ~25g
- Carbohydrates: ~30g
- Protein: ~30g