Description
These foil packs are a bold, buttery, Cajun-style dinner packed with juicy shrimp, tender potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky sausage — all steamed together in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Perfect for grilling, baking, or campfire cooking, with easy cleanup and big flavor.
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20–25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
🍽 Servings
4 foil packs
🛒 Ingredients
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
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1 lb baby potatoes, halved or quartered
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2 ears corn, cut into rounds
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3 tbsp olive oil
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4 tbsp melted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1½ tsp Cajun seasoning
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Juice of ½ lemon
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2 tbsp chopped parsley
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Lemon wedges, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
🔥 Oven Method (Recommended)
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
2️⃣ In large bowl, toss shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn with olive oil, butter, garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, Old Bay, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
3️⃣ Divide mixture evenly onto 4 large foil sheets.
4️⃣ Fold tightly to seal packets.
5️⃣ Bake 20–25 minutes, until potatoes are tender and shrimp are pink.
6️⃣ Open carefully, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
🔥 Grill Method
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Grill over medium heat 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.
🔥 Air Fryer Method
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Place packets in basket and cook at 380°F (195°C) for 12–15 minutes.
📝 Notes
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Parboil potatoes 5 minutes if cutting large chunks.
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Use raw shrimp only — precooked shrimp will overcook.
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Foil packets trap juices, creating a buttery seafood boil flavor.
💡 Tips
✔ Add red pepper flakes for heat
✔ Swap sausage for turkey sausage for lighter version
✔ Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies
✔ Serve with crusty bread or rice
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I prep foil packs ahead?
Yes — assemble and refrigerate up to 8 hours before cooking.
Q: Can I freeze foil packs?
Yes — freeze uncooked packs up to 2 months. Thaw before cooking.
Q: Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes — thaw completely and pat dry first.
Q: How do I know shrimp are done?
They turn pink and opaque, curling slightly.
WW Points (per foil pack — ¼ of recipe)
Blue: 9 points
Green: 11 points
Purple: 7 points
💡 Lower-Point Tips
✔ Use turkey sausage instead of smoked sausage → saves ~2 points
✔ Reduce butter to 2 tbsp total → saves ~2 points
✔ Increase shrimp & veggies for more zero-point foods