Description
These Savory Seafood Foil Packets with Old Bay combine succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, tender baby potatoes, and sweet corn, all infused with buttery Old Bay seasoning and a hint of garlic and lemon. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal, these packets can be grilled or baked for an easy, mess-free dinner with a bold coastal flair.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved and parboiled
- 2 ears corn, cut into 4 pieces each
Seasoning & Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
To Serve
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Grill or Oven: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get ready for cooking the foil packets.
- Assemble the Ingredients: Divide the shrimp, sliced smoked sausage, halved baby potatoes, and corn pieces equally among four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and fresh lemon juice, mixing well to create a flavorful sauce.
- Drizzle Butter Mixture: Evenly drizzle the butter and seasoning mixture over the shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn in each foil packet to ensure every bite is infused with bold flavors.
- Seal the Packets: Fold up and seal the edges of each foil sheet tightly to create sealed packets, trapping in the steam and juices for cooking.
- Cook the Packets: Place the foil packets on the preheated grill or in the oven and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, and the potatoes are tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully open each foil packet to avoid steam burns, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for extra brightness and acidity.
Notes
- Add crab legs or clams to the packets for an extra-special seafood feast.
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to avoid leaks and ensure even cooking.
- Complement the meal by serving with crusty bread to soak up the delicious buttery juices inside the packets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American Coastal
