Description
Spicy Louisiana-style shrimp, corn, potatoes, and smoked sausage foil pack delivers bold bayou flavors in one easy meal. Simple ingredients combine for a quick, satisfying dinner that brings Southern coastal charm to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz (340 g) smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb (450 g) baby red or Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 2 ears corn, cut into thirds (or 1 cup frozen corn kernels)
- 2 tbsps olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tsps Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning for a spicier kick)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Parboil quartered potatoes in salted water for 8-10 minutes until slightly tender, then drain and cool briefly.
- Cooking Surface Setup: Preheat grill to medium heat or oven to 400F, cut large aluminum foil sheets for individual servings.
- Seasoning Blend: Toss parboiled potatoes, corn kernels, shrimp, and smoked sausage with olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper, ensuring every ingredient is evenly coated with robust flavors.
- Foil Pack Assembly: Distribute seasoned mixture across foil sheets, creating compact parcels by folding and crimping edges tightly to seal in aromatics and moisture.
- Cooking Process: Grill packets directly on heated grates for 15-20 minutes, rotating midway, or bake on a sheet pan in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until shrimp turns pink and opaque.
- Serving Presentation: Carefully open foil packets, releasing fragrant steam, and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges to enhance the dish’s vibrant profile.
Notes
- Select Parboiling Technique: Partially cook potatoes in salted water to create perfectly tender yet firm texture without overcooking during final grilling/baking stage.
- Customize Seasoning Balance: Adjust Old Bay and spice ratios according to personal heat preference, ensuring each ingredient gets thoroughly coated for maximum flavor absorption.
- Manage Seafood Cooking Time: Watch shrimp closely during preparation to prevent overcooking; they turn opaque pink quickly and can become rubbery if exposed to excessive heat.
- Seal Foil Packets Strategically: Create tight, secure packet folds to trap steam and preserve moisture, allowing ingredients to cook evenly without losing essential juices and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg