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    Shrimp Foil Packets

    Modified: Oct 26, 2021 · Published: Jun 21, 2016 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 4 Comments

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    Easy, make ahead Shrimp Foil Packets are packed with potatoes, corn, sausage, and shrimp! A full meal without the mess!

    tender shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage combined into a foil packet

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    Here in Houston, summer means temperatures of 100 + degrees and 100% humidity! While we aren’t quite to 100 yet, we are quite close at a balmy 95 degrees.

    I have been trying to plan meals that don’t require an oven as the last thing I want to do, is heat up my house.

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    • Check out these other great grilling options:
    • Shrimp Foil Packets can be made as mild or spicy as desired! Ditch the mess and have a flavor packed meal everyone will enjoy! Be sure to print the recipe below!
    • Shrimp Foil Packets

    Check out these other great grilling options:

    Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

    Grilled Lobster Tails

    Tasty Grilled Potato Packets

    Since my hubby loves to smoke meats and grill, this has worked out great for him!

    Last week, I bought all the fixins to make these shrimp packets and they were a huge hit. We had to go a little light on seasoning for the kids, but ours were perfectly seasoned and quite flavorful! The clean up was a breeze since we were able to throw away the foil packets and everything was made on the grill (minus the salad I served with these).

    Whether making these for a BBQ/picnic, or for a quick, easy dinner one night at home….these are perfect for summer and can be adapted to use as much/little seasoning as desired!

    Enjoy and be sure to let me know what you think in the comment section below if you give these a try!

    Ingredients Needed for these Shrimp Foil Packets:

    Corn on the cobs (cut into thirds)

    Red potatoes, quartered

    Shrimp (I used peeled)

    Smoked sausage, cut into small pieces

    Butter, divided

    Chicken broth

    Cajun seasoning (as much or as little as desired)

    Salt/Pepper

    How to prepare:

    Cut four pieces of tin foil- out from roll (about 12 inches long).

    Divide ingredients- quartered potatoes, shrimp, corn, and sausage among pieces of tin foil.

    Place 1 tbsp. butter on top of each pile- along with desired amount of seasoning, salt, and pepper.

    Tightly seal- each piece of foil to create a closed packet on 3 sides.

    Pour in a little chicken broth- into the open hole of each packet.

    Seal packets- once broth is poured in, close up last side.

    Place each foil packet on a preheated grill- 400 degrees, for about 30-40 minutes making sure to flip over halfway through cooking time.

    Remove from grill- once cooked and carefully open each packet.

    Serve- pour contents onto a plate and enjoy!!

    All ready for the grill!!

    Shrimp Foil Packets can be made as mild or spicy as desired! Ditch the mess and have a flavor packed meal everyone will enjoy! Be sure to print the recipe below!

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    tender shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and cajun seasoning

    Shrimp Foil Packets

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Easy, make ahead Shrimp Foil Packets are packed with potatoes, corn, sausage, and shrimp! A full meal without the mess!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 4
    Calories 686 kcal

    Equipment

    • Grill
    • Aluminum Foil
    • Slap Ya Mama Seasoning

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cobs corn *cut into thirds
    • 4 red potatoes *quartered
    • 2 lbs shrimp *peeled is my preference
    • 1 lb smoked sausage *cut into small slices
    • 4 tablespoon butter *divided
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • Cajun seasoning *desired amount
    • salt/pepper *to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cut four pieces of tin foil out from roll (about 12 inches long).
    • Divide quartered potatoes, shrimp, corn, and sausage among pieces of tin foil.
    • Place 1 tablespoon butter on top of each pile along with desired amount of seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    • Tightly seal each piece of foil to create a closed packet on 3 sides.
    • Pour in a little chicken broth into the open hole of each packet.
    • Once broth is poured in, close up last side.
    • Place each foil packet on a preheated grill, 400 degrees, for about 30-40 minutes making sure to flip over halfway through cooking time.
    • Remove from grill once cooked and carefully open each packet.
    • Pour contents onto a plate and serve!!

    Notes

    Recipe adapted from: Fav Family Recipes
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 686kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 63gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 446mgSodium: 1377mgPotassium: 1808mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. joalan says

      June 26, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      I also want to know if this can be done in the oven

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        June 27, 2016 at 6:15 am

        Sure, just follow same temperature and time, but you may need to extend the time a bit! Enjoy!!

        Reply
    2. winnie.kraus says

      June 25, 2016 at 8:40 am

      can you do this in the oven?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        June 27, 2016 at 6:13 am

        Sure!! Follow the same temperature, you may just need to extend the time a bit until everything is tender!! Enjoy!

        Reply
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