Description
These Savory Seafood Foil Packets with Old Bay feature a delicious combination of shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, and potatoes, all infused with a buttery Old Bay seasoning blend. Perfectly cooked on the grill or baked in the oven, this easy, mess-free meal delivers bold coastal flavors and is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend cookout.
Ingredients
Seafood and Meat
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
Vegetables
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved and parboiled
- 2 ears corn, cut into 4 pieces
Seasoning and Sauces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for cooking the foil packets.
- Assemble Ingredients: Divide the shrimp, smoked sausage slices, parboiled baby potatoes, and corn pieces evenly among four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Add Butter Mixture: Drizzle the seasoned butter evenly over the seafood and vegetables in each foil packet to ensure full flavor coverage.
- Seal Packets: Fold and tightly seal each foil packet to lock in steam and prevent leaks during cooking.
- Cook: Place the foil packets on the grill over direct medium-high heat or arrange them on a baking sheet in the preheated oven. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Carefully open each foil packet to avoid steam burns. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the seafood.
Notes
- Add crab legs or clams to the packets for an extra-special seafood feast.
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent leaks and maintain packet integrity during cooking.
- Serve alongside crusty bread to soak up the flavorful buttery sauce remaining in the packets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American Coastal
