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Shrimp foil packet filled with cooked shrimp, sliced sausage, small potatoes, corn on the cob, and a lemon wedge, all seasoned and covered in a flavorful broth.
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Yield: 6 servings

Shrimp Foil Packets

Shrimp Foil Packets combine potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky sausage, all together in a buttery garlic and Old Bay sauce. The foil traps in the steam, so everything is juicy and full of flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb baby potatoes, red or yellow, cut in half
  • 3 ears corn, cut into 3" pieces
  • 12 oz sliced sausage, andouille, smoked, or kielbasa
  • 2 lbs extra large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail or no tail
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
  • 1 large lemon, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning, or Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more for serving
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. You'll need 6 sheets of aluminum foil that are about 14 inches long. It's important to hold the foil up to the light and make sure there are no tiny holes! Form each sheet of foil into a shallow bowl. Gently fold the edges up, leaving enough of an open space to add the shrimp later.
  • Precook the cut potatoes. Add the potatoes to a microwave safe steam basket with ¼ cup of water. Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until fork tender, drain, and set aside. Or, add the cut potatoes to a large pot, cover the potatoes with water, and bring to a boil for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain and set aside.
  • While the potatoes are precooking, in a small bowl combine the melted butter with the minced garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, lemon juice, pepper and salt.
  • In a large bowl, add the shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn. Pour the melted butter mixture over the shrimp and gently stir until the shrimp are well coated.
  • Add the buttered shrimp to each foil packet, make sure to add the same amount to each foil packet. Add in a slice or two of lemon to each packet, then tightly fold the tops to seal the foil packets.
  • Place the prepared packets on a large cooking tray. Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes, just until the shrimp turn pink and curl. Serve immediately!

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Notes

Grill Instructions: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, then grill for about 13 to 15 minutes, until the shrimp are pink.
Make Ahead: Assemble packets fully up to a day ahead, refrigerate sealed, then bake from cold with a few extra minutes.
Storing Leftovers: Remove from foil, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 days. I do not recommend freezing leftovers as the texture will not be the same once thawed and reheated. 
Reheat: Warm gently in a 275°F oven for about 10 minutes, or microwave just until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 643kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 49g, Saturated Fat: 26g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 324mg, Sodium: 1673mg, Potassium: 733mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1306IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 2mg