Description
This Cajun Shrimp Boil in Foil is an easy, flavorful meal packed with shrimp, sausage, corn, and tender potatoes. Tossed in a zesty Cajun seasoning and garlic butter, then wrapped in foil and baked to perfection, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun summer meal that brings big flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Seafood and Meat
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz (225 g) smoked sausage, sliced
Vegetables
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 2 ears corn, cut into small pieces
Seasoning and Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the foil packets.
- Cook potatoes: Boil the halved baby potatoes for 8–10 minutes until they are just tender but not falling apart, then drain well to remove excess water.
- Combine main ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the peeled shrimp, parboiled potatoes, cut corn pieces, and sliced smoked sausage.
- Make the seasoning sauce: Stir melted butter with minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, fresh lemon juice, smoked paprika, and black pepper until well combined.
- Toss the mixture: Pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the shrimp and vegetables, tossing everything together until evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Prepare foil packets: Divide the shrimp and vegetable mixture evenly among four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Seal and bake: Fold each foil sheet tightly into a sealed packet, place all packets on a baking sheet, then bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packets to avoid escaping steam, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to match your preferred level of spiciness.
- If using very large shrimp, consider adding a few extra minutes to the baking time to ensure they’re fully cooked.
- For added vegetables, bell peppers or zucchini can be incorporated into the foil packets.
- Take care when opening the foil packets to avoid burns from hot steam released.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
