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With the rich and savory flavors of Cajun spices, grilled shrimp, corn, and sausage—you’ll love these Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets! Summer grilling is in full swing. And we’re loving it!
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You are going to love this easy summer grilling recipe. The shrimp, corn, and sausage covered with cajun seasoning pack a flavorful punch of cajun flavors that will have your taste buds doing flips for hours on end. All the flavors of a New Orleans Shrimp Boil in foil packs. When it comes down to it though…the best thing about these foil packets is that they’re so easy to make! Lay out pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil and let everyone make their own cajun shrimp boil foil packets. Fold them up and toss on the grill or campfire or even the oven – no pots and pans here!
Ingredients in Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets
- Corn on the Cob
- Red Potatoes
- Uncooked Shrimp (try marinating in our grilled shrimp marinade before adding to the packets)
- Smoked Sausage
- Melted Butter
- Chicken Broth
- Cajun Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Ingredient Additions and Substitutions
- fresh lemon juice
- lemon wedges
- oregano
- thyme
- old bay seasoning
- fresh parsley
- cherry tomatoes
- other seafood – crab, halibut, lobster
- other veggies – onions, peppers, or asparagus
No Mess!
Not only is there virtually no mess when making these shrimp foil packets, there is no mess when eating them either! My family will eat them right out of the foil packet, crumple up the foil, and throw it away. This is the perfect meal for camping. You can prepare the packets ahead of time and throw them on the fire when you get to your campsite. No need to wash a bowl, baking sheet, pots or pans. Clean up is a breeze!
Variations on Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets
Another great thing about these Cajun shrimp foil packets is that each person can make and customize their own, which makes EVERYONE happy. This prevents picking through and removing contents that someone else would enjoy. We like to dip some of the contents of the packets in ranch dressing or BBQ sauce, but it is great as-is if you want to serve it plain. If you’re looking for more to add to your foil packet, try some of our favorite vegetable, meat, and seasoning additions:
- Zucchini
- Minced Garlic
- Red Bell Peppers
- Yellow Squash
- Andouille Sausage
- Diced Chicken
- Paprika
- Cayenne Pepper
Frequently Asked Questions
If you don’t have a grill or aren’t wanting the outdoor experience, you can also make these in your oven at 400-degrees for the same amount of time. Place each packet on a cookie sheet and bake as you would on the grill.
Some of the things can be prepared ahead of time, such as the corn and sausage, and they should be stored in separate Ziplock bags and refrigerated after being prepped. I recommend preparing the shrimp as fresh as possible. If frozen, keep it frozen until you are ready to thaw and prepare to avoid any fishy flavors. I always cut the potatoes right before cooking. Cutting them too early can cause browning.
Yes! Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets are gluten-free when you use a gluten free chicken broth. We like to use Swanson’s Chicken Broth which is always gluten free.
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More Recipes for the Grill
If you haven’t tried grill foil packets yet, now is the time. You are going to love them! Also be sure to try our Grilled Foil Ranch Potatoes. They are a great side dish to any outdoor meal. If you are looking for something sweeter, our Grilled Banana Split Boats are the perfect foil-wrapped dessert!
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How to Make Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets
Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets
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Equipment
- Outdoor Barbecue Grill
Ingredients
- 18 pieces corn on the cob (6 full cobs cut in half or in thirds)
- 4 red potatoes washed and cubed
- 25 uncooked shrimp peeled or not, it’s up to you
- 1 pound smoked sausage cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup melted butter or olive oil, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth you may not need that much
- Cajun/Creole seasoning we like to use Tony Chachere’s brand, to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
More ingredients to try in a foil packet (optional, and to your taste)
- Italian sausage
- chicken (cut in bite size pieces)
- bell peppers
- mushrooms
- red onions
- celery
- carrots
Instructions
- Heat grill to 400-degrees. You can do this in your oven at the same temperature. Bring all the ingredients to your work area.
- Evenly distribute corn, potatoes, shrimp, and sausage between 4 heavy-duty foil sheets (approximately 12×18 inches each). Drizzle melted butter and about 2 tablespoons chicken broth over each foil packet. Season evenly and generously, to taste, with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Tightly seal foil packets by folding up the sides over the contents and tightly folding up the ends over the seam.
- Grill 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, flipping once half-way through
- Serve immediately. (Be careful the steam is HOT)
Notes
- Some people have found that their potatoes don’t get cooked. Some of our readers have recommended boiling or microwaving the potatoes for a minute or two before adding to the packets. We haven’t had a problem with the potatoes being under done, but this is definitely an option for those of you who are concerned about it. Another option would be to cut the potatoes smaller so they cook faster.
- If you don’t have a grill or aren’t wanting the outdoor experience, you can also make these in your oven at 400-degrees for the same amount of time. Place each packet on a cookie sheet and bake as you would on the grill.
- Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets are gluten free when you use a gluten free chicken broth. We like to use Swanson’s Chicken Broth which is always gluten free.
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in our grilled shrimp marinade before adding to the packets.
A regular camping staple! I precook the sausage and potatoes at home. Canned corn makes a good substitute for corn on the cob. At the campsite, everything goes in foil and is ready when the shrimp is done.