Shrimp and Sausage Foil Packets

A shrimp boil foil packet with corn, sausage and shrimp.

Shrimp and Sausage Foil Packets

If you’re looking for a no-fuss Southern meal that you can have on the dinner table in 30 minutes, these baked shrimp boil foil packets are a terrific choice. Sliced sausage, corn, and raw shrimp are coated with old bay seasoning before being folded into aluminum foil packets and baked in the oven (or grilled). Let’s make them!

Course: entree

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Ingredients

▢ 1 lb shrimp (peeled and de-veined)
▢ 2 ears corn on the cob
▢ 12 ounces andouille/smoked sausage (Cooked and sliced into 1 inch slices)
▢ 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
▢ 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
▢ 2 tablespoons lemon juice
▢ ¾ cup butter (divided)

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400º.
Wrap corn in plastic wrap and microwave for about 1 minute until just slightly cooked, or boil until just slightly cooked on the stove. Cut each cob into 2 inch pieces.
Melt ¼ cup butter and combine with garlic and Old Bay seasoning. Add lemon juice. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine corn cobs, shrimp and sliced sausage. Pour butter mixture over the shrimp mixture and stir until coated.
Divide mixture into 4 sections and place on a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil Fold into a square packet. Place on Grill and cook for about 8 minutes on one side, gently turn and cook an additional 5 minutes until shrimp are just cooked.
If making in the oven, bake at 400º for about 20 minutes for medium sized shrimp.
While the packets are cooking, cook remaining ½ cup butter over medium high heat until browned. Remove from heat.
When packets are done, open and drizzle with browned butter before serving.

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Barbara's Notes + Tips

Make sure to use heavy duty aluminum foil or two sheets of regular foil.
If adding potatoes, pre-cook them before adding to the packet. You can do this in the microwave. They should be almost cooked through.
You can use any size shrimp, if using very small shrimp, they will not take as long to cook.
Be careful when opening the packs as the steam will be very hot.

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