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Easy Flavor-Packed Shrimp Boil Foil Packets Perfect for Grill or Oven

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A simple, flavorful shrimp boil recipe cooked in foil packets with shrimp, potatoes, corn, and a savory seasoning blend. Perfect for grilling or baking, this dish is quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 1 pound baby red or Yukon gold potatoes, halved
  • 2 ears fresh corn, cut into thirds (or frozen corn chunks)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 lemon, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).
  2. Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Parboil them in boiling water for 8-10 minutes until just tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
  3. Cut fresh corn into thirds. If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry.
  4. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to blend.
  5. Add potatoes, corn, and shrimp to the bowl and toss until everything is evenly coated with the seasoned butter mixture.
  6. Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty foil (about 12×12 inches each). Divide the shrimp, potatoes, and corn evenly among them. Place a few lemon slices on top of each packet.
  7. Fold the foil over the ingredients and crimp the edges tightly to create a sealed packet, ensuring no gaps for steam to escape.
  8. Place packets on the grill or in the oven. Cook for 12-15 minutes, then carefully flip packets once using tongs.
  9. Continue cooking another 8-10 minutes until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender.
  10. Carefully open one packet to check shrimp are opaque and veggies are cooked through. If not, reseal and cook a few minutes longer.
  11. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the packets for garnish and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
  12. Let packets rest for 2 minutes after cooking before opening to allow juices to settle.

Notes

Parboil potatoes to ensure even cooking with shrimp. Double-wrap foil packets when grilling to prevent leaks. Let packets rest 2 minutes after cooking before opening to avoid hot steam. Substitute butter with olive oil for dairy-free option. Frozen shrimp can be used if thawed and patted dry. Can be cooked in air fryer at 375°F for 12-15 minutes.

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