Easy Flavor-Packed Shrimp Boil Foil Packets Recipe Perfect for Quick Dinners
A quick and easy shrimp boil cooked in foil packets with shrimp, corn, and potatoes, seasoned with Old Bay and smoky spices. Perfect for a flavorful, fuss-free dinner that feels like a celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 2 cups baby red potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 2 ears of corn, cut into thirds (or 1.5 cups frozen corn)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your cooking surface: grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F) or oven to 400°F.
- Toss halved baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for about 15 minutes or parboil for 8 minutes.
- Tear off 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil (about 12×12 inches each). Divide the par-cooked potatoes evenly among the center of each sheet.
- Place corn pieces on top of the potatoes, then layer the shrimp evenly over the corn. Sprinkle minced garlic over everything.
- Mix remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter with 1 teaspoon Old Bay, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle evenly over each packet.
- Fold the foil over the ingredients and crimp edges tightly to seal packets.
- Place foil packets on grill or baking sheet. Cook for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are opaque and pink, and potatoes are tender. Rotate packets halfway if grilling.
- Carefully open packets, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Use heavy-duty foil to prevent tearing. Par-cook potatoes to ensure even cooking. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them juicy. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or plant-based alternative. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet (appro
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
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