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A foil packet with potatoes, sausage coins, corn on the cob, shrimp and parsley.
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Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

All the flavors of a shrimp boil, but done in a much simpler way! These foil packets can be prepped ahead of time and served as a quick weeknight meal or grilled at the campground!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: foil packet, shrimp boil, weeknight meal
Servings: 6
Calories: 424kcal
Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound red potatoes
  • 2 cobs sweet corn
  • 14 ounces fully cooked Polish Kielbasa
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/3 cup diced red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • fresh parsley, for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Wash the red potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch cubes*, shuck the sweet corn and cut into 1 inch coins, and cut the sausage into 1/2 inch slices.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, corn, sausage, shrimp and diced red pepper. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, melt the butter. Add the oil, garlic and all seasonings. Stir until combined.
  • Pour the butter/oil/seasoning mixture over the vegetable/shrimp/sausage mixture. Use your hands to mix so everything is evenly distributed.
  • Grab 6 pieces of aluminum foil, about 20 inches long each.* (I recommend using heavy duty aluminum foil if you have it! If not, regular works fine too!)
  • Divide the mixture between the bags and seal the bag by folding the open end.
  • Hold the foil packets in the refrigerator until ready to cook. (Use within 2 days)

How to Grill the Foil Packets

  • Cook the packets on the grill preheated medium-high heat. Grill for 8-10 minutes on one side and 5 on the other, or until the shrimp is fully cooked.

How to Bake the Foil Packets

  • Bake the packets in a 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked.
  • Open the packets (being very careful - they're HOT!), sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!!

Notes

*If you don't cut these small, you'll need to cook them longer!  I learned this from experience, haha!
*Click here to learn how to make a foil bag (it's easy!!)

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1301.5mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 984IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg