Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets are a summer grilling favorite! We can’t get enough of the Cajun flavors with the shrimp, grilled corn, and sausage. And there is NO MESS!!!
Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets
We make Cajun Shrimp foil packets all the time for dinner in the summer! When the temps start reaching triple-digits, I will do anything I can to keep the heat out of my kitchen. I love doing these Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets in the summertime because they don’t heat up the house. The whole family loves them and there is no mess. That is the best part!
Surprisingly, many people I have talked to don’t know how to make grill foil packets. There really isn’t much to them. They are so easy to do! You just throw all the food in, fold it up (see how to fold up grill foil packets below) and put it over a grill, a campfire, or even in the oven.
Added Benefit of Foil Packets – No Mess!
Not only is there virtually no mess when making them, 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. Clean up is a breeze!
Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets in the Oven
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. Another great thing about these 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.
Are Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets Gluten Free?
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.
More Foil Packet 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!
Other Favorite Recipes from New Orleans
We are big fans of the delicious flavors in New Orleans. Check out more of our recipes here:
- Mini Beignets
- Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
- Mint Juleps
- Cajun Chicken Po’ Boys
- Pecan Pralines
- Creole Butter Shrimp
- Jambalaya
- One Pot Jambalaya Pasta
- Red Beans and Rice
How to Make Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets
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
- 1 Tbsp 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.
- Evenly distribute corn, potatoes, shrimp, and sausage between 4 heavy-duty foil sheets (approximately 12x18 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
- Be careful opening the packets to check for doneness, the steam inside is VERY hot!
Equipment
- Outdoor Barbecue Grill
Cortnie says
What if I only have frozen corn on the cob?
Echo Blickenstaff says
Frozen corn on the cob will work fine in this recipe. Thaw it and dry it prior to adding it in so it doesn’t add extra moisture to the packets. Thanks for asking!
Melissa Cooley says
This recipe is SO good!! This will be one you put in the recipe book. Good in the over and on the grill!
Casey says
Can i substitute talapia filets for the shrimp? Would it change cooking time? Thanks!
Favorite Family Recipes says
That sounds delicious! It depends on the thickness of the filets. I would cook it for the same amount of time as the shrimp and then just check it every few minutes until it is done.
Ann C. Nielsen says
I made this tonight. So, so good. The only thing I did different was to add some red onion. We had a busy afternoon and evening so I cooked it in the oven. I made four but my daughter stopped by and her husband was coming home from fighting range fires since Sunday so I sent the other two home with her (both have sent me messages about how good it was!) so I’m making these again tomorrow!!! Thanks, love your recipes.
Laurie says
Absolutely loved this. Easy and delicious!!
Jim S says
Great. I put shrimp in separate foil and cook shorter time.
Monica says
Can you do this in a air fryer?
Favorite Family Recipes says
I actually don’t have an air fryer so I’m not sure! Let me know how it goes if you do try it!
John Zeke says
If you’re doing this over a campfire, a folding griddle helps a ton. Build your fire to one side so you can cook both indirectly and over top of the coals.
Echo Blickenstaff says
Thank you for the tip! A folding griddle is a great idea for cooking over a fire. Makes me want to go camping right now. 🙂
STACI S says
Delicious! I used a local smoked sausage, diced chicken, medium shrimp, lousiana seasoning and red bell pepper along with the other ingredients.
John says
I was looking for meals I can prep in advance and take with me on our moose hunt. This one hit the spot! We loved it. I cut the potatoes in smaller cubes (they were perfect) and I added green peppers. By far the camp’s favorite meal. We did this on the grill but had the cover closed while cooking.
I agree the shrimp was a little over cooked but for the ease of the meal it can’t be beat.
Thank you for the recipe!
Erica Walker says
So glad this worked out so well for your hunt! Love the idea of adding peppers. Thanks for sharing!
Evelyn S. says
This popped up on my feed. It was delicious! I was short on time so I didn’t use potatoes. As someone suggested, may be a good idea to microwave or soak potatoes before. Otherwise you sacrifice the shrimp. I used chicken sausage, corn, onions, peppers and mushrooms. It was amazing. My partner loved it. It’s becoming a fave meal. He’s ready for it to be a weekly meal So much you can add. Thank you!
Viv says
This is by far one of the easiest most delicious recipes I have ever made. My husband and I can’t get enough of it! I use our homemade smoked ring sausage that we make every year and have found that we like it best with that. Probably because it has a heavier smoke.
Erica Walker says
Hi Viv! So glad you liked this recipe. I bet homemade smoked sausage is wonderful with this recipe! Homemade always tastes best 🙂 Thanks for sharing and for the 5-stars!
Dawn says
I will add some onions and bell peppers to the packet but wont add the shrimp till towards the end….40 minutes is way too long to cook shrimp…but orherwise it sounds fantastic
Maryann smith says
This was my first time tonight. It was easy to make and yummy to eat
Emily Walker says
Thank you so much!!
lilfox says
Making my camping menu. Can’t wait to try this. Especially since I have most all of the ingredients. Looking forward to making these foil packs. Thank you for sharing .
Favorite Family Recipes says
You are so welcome! This always tastes AMAZING after a long day of camping 😀
Steve Cheezner says
I am eating this meal now. Chicken kielbasi red potatoes baby carrots and corn with side of Zataran’s jambalaya rice. Added chicken broth creole seasoning Italian seasoning and butter. I put everything in foil cake pans and covered with foil. Nom Nom Nom.
Favorite Family Recipes says
Yum! What a delicious meal! Love the idea of the Jambalaya rice
Claire Warren says
These foil packs were great! I used chourico instead of kielbasa, and put in some breakfast sausage. Potatoes cooked just fine. Even added some quartered onions. Excellent meal!’
Favorite Family Recipes says
Ooh I love the idea of adding onions and breakfast sausage. Not way familiar with chourico though, is that like chorizo? Thank you for sharing your additions– sounds wonderful!
Janell Juneau says
Looks delicious. I’m going to make it this weekend!
Michael says
How would you personally go about doing this over a fire while camping, just to get an idea. I didn’t know if it would be the exact same as on the grill or not.
Favorite Family Recipes says
It really depends on how hot the coals are. It SHOULD be pretty close to the same amount of time. Just be sure to turn often if you are placing directly on the fire. You don’t want it to burn! IT may be a good idea to double-wrap it in the foil too– just to be sure.
Cindy Magee says
YUM!!! I added a link to this on my Foodie Friday Roundup: Campfire Meals post. Please let me know if that’s ok. Thanks for the great idea!
Favorite Family Recipes says
We are great with link backs! Thanks!
Andrew Assman says
Do you recommend “pre-wrapping and prepping” this meal? We are camping this weekend and this seems like an awesome meal that we can just throw on the fire grate and let cook, but would be ideal if we prepped them before the trip.
Favorite Family Recipes says
I don’t see why not! Let us know how it turns out!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Thank you! you may put us on your roundup as long as you link to us for your readers to get the recipe. Thanks! So glad you liked this recipe!
Karen Laughlin says
Didn’t have shrimp, but made this with the other ingredients, homemade chicken bouillon and a cutup onion. Cooked it on the grill – preheated to high, then put the foil packets into a vegetable rack and reduced the temp. Moved it around at 20 minutes and It was delicious at 40 minutes! So easy to make and very tasty! Used red potatoes cut in 8-10 pieces – all well done.
Andi Schwartz says
Made this for dinner tonight! Hubby says it’s a keeper!! So good! I did cook the potatoes in the microwave for a few minutes before cutting and adding to the packets. They were perfect!
Megan D. says
I made this tonight. I will be more liberal with my Cajun seasoning next time. My potatoes were cut into small pieces but were very undercooked even after 45 minutes. I will microwave those first next time or just leave them out and add other veggies instead. Otherwise, it was a hit.
Dave H says
“Season to taste” on a dish with raw shrimp.
I’d love to see someone do this.
Candy says
I made this for dinner tonight. I was so good. I cut my potatoes small and put them on the bottom. They were done in about 50 minutes. I used large shrimp and it was cooked perfectly.
Judi says
This is such a great idea no mess no fuss but delicious. Can you put the foil packets by any chance turn into a pressure cooker and then how long would that take thank you
Erica says
We haven’t done these in a pressure cooker before. We will have to experiment and see what we can come up with!
Mindy says
Cooked these last night on the grill. Everything was yummy except the shrimp which overcooked. We were thinking we should use frozen shrimp next time.
James machabee sr, says
Im always looking for good dinner ideas i love to grill and my wife needs to learn new cooking ideas that are simple and yet good eating