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Shrimp Boil made in a foil packet with corn on the cob, potatoes, onions, smoked sausage, lemon
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Shrimp Boil Packet

Shrimp Boil Packet is filled with potatoes, onions, corn, shrimp and smoked  sausage with Old Bay seasoned butter.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Fish & Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun shrimp boil packet, shrimp and sausage packets, shrimp boil, Shrimp foil packet
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 746kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 pound russet potatoes scrubbed and cut into wedges
  • 2 ears corn on the cob sliced into 2 inch chunks
  • 1 large onion sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ pound smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 lemon sliced for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare a grill fire to350°.
  • Make a large foil packet.
  • Place potato wedges, onions and corn in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Top with melted butter and sprinkle with Old bay and salt. Toss until completely coated.
  • Pour into foil packet, arranging potatoes on the bottom, topped with onions and corn on top. Seal the packet.
  • Cook over indirect heat with grill closed for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from grill to a sheet pan and carefully open, watching for steam.
  • Top with shrimp and smoked sausage. Reseal the packet and add another layer of foil if needed.
  • Return to grill and cook with the lid closed another 20 minutes.
  • Carefully open foil and check shrimp with a digital thermometer. Cook with the packet open until shrimp reaches 145°.
  • Remove from grill to a sheet pan.
  • Pull foil all of the way open and garnish with sliced lemons and parsley.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Can be divided into 4 individual packets and cooked with the same directions.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet with a few tablespoons of butter, covered over medium heat until heated through, about 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 746kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 335mg | Sodium: 3293mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g