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Shrimp Boil Packets

Published: Jun 11, 2021 by Katie Β· This post may contain affiliate links

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Top view of two foil packets filled with corn, susage, potatoes, shrimp, and lemon wedges with text on image for Pinterest.
Top view of two foil packets filled with corn, susage, potatoes, shrimp, and lemon wedges.
White bowl filled with foil, shrimp, corn, sausage, and lemon wedge.
Two photo split by text; top of ingredients assembled raw for foil packet. Bottom of a bowl of Shrimp Boil Packet cooked.
Two photos split by recipe title on text; top of a Shrimp Boil Packet and bottom of bowls of ingredients chopped.
Close up of a foil packet filled with corn, shrimp, sausage, lemon wedges, and potato with text on image for Pinterest.

I love to make Shrimp Boil Packets that boast all the great flavors of a traditional low country boil with shrimp, smoked sausage, potatoes, and corn that can be customized in individual foil packets. This easy summer-time dinner comes together in about 45 minutes time.

Close up of a white bowl lined with foil with corn on the cob, shrimp, sausage, and lemon wedges.

Do you love a good shrimp boil? It’s very rare that I make my large batch shrimp and crab boil for my family. Unless, I’m hosting extra people. Instead, I’ll treat my family to Shrimp Boil Packets. I love that you get all the great flavors of a shrimp boil, but in an individual aluminum foil packet. This means very little mess to clean up, and it’s great for customizing dinner for individuals without doing additional work.

If you love the flavors of a shrimp and sausage boil I think you’ll love these shrimp boil packets. Best of all you can make them on the grill or in the oven. They come out the same either method of cooking.

Table of contents

  • Ingredients
  • Directions
    • Shrimp Boil Packets on the Grill
    • Shrimp Boil Packets in the Oven
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Shrimp Recipes
    • Love foil packet meals? Try these other recipes…

Ingredients

Ingredients: parsley, potatoes, shrimp, butter, kielbasa, corn, old bay seasonning, and lemon.
  • Shrimp – I like to use large to extra-large shrimp for my foil packets. You can use peeled or unpeeled packets. Totally up to you on what you prefer.
  • Sausage – I like to use smoked kielbasa for my low country boils.
  • Potatoes – You can use yukon gold or red potatoes. I advise using the mini potatoes and cutting them in quarters so they cook not only evenly but quickly!
  • Corn – I love to use fresh corn on the cob. I’ll cut one cob of corn in 4 so each packets gets a whole ear of corn!
  • Lemon – I like to put a few slices of lemon in each packet. It adds additional natural salt and brightens up the dish!
  • Seasoning – I love to toss everything with Old Bay Seasoning for the ultimate shrimp boil flavors.
  • Butter – Lots of butter goes into this delicious shrimp and sausage boil packet!

Directions

Top view of a bowl of quartered potatoes, diced kielbasa, lemon wedges, shrimp, corn on the cob, parsley, butter, old bay seasoning, and foil on counter.

Prep the kielbasa, corn on the cob, shrimp, lemon wedges, parsley, and potatoes prior to starting the assembly of pouches.

Four photos of the process of making a shrimp boil packets, poatoes, corn, sausage, and shrimp.

Place a 16-18-inch piece of aluminum foil on the countertop. Fold each edge ½-inch in two times. Then place a quarter of the quartered potatoes on top of the foil. Followed by the sliced kielbasa and shrimp on top of the potatoes. Place four pieces of corn (which equals one whole ear) on each of the corners of the potato/sausage/kielbasa pile.

Foil on ounter with corn, shrimp, sausage, butter, parsley, lemon wedges, and old bay seasoning on top.

Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of Old Bay Seasoning along with a teaspoon of diced fresh parsley on top. Place 2 tablespoons of butter on top of the shrimp and 2 lemon wedges.

Bring the long end of the foil to the other side and begin to fold edges. Fold all three edges so that no steam can escape from the foil packet.

Repeat, three more times until you have four foil packets made and all ingredients are used.

Shrimp Boil Packets on the Grill

Four foil packets on a gas grill.
  • Preheat a gas grill to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Then place the four foil packets on to the grill. Grill for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
  • Once the foil packet dinner is done, carefully transfer off the grill and on to a sheet pan. Place foil packets in large shallow bowls, carefully life foil open and enjoy!

Shrimp Boil Packets in the Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place two foil packets on a baking sheet, and the other two packets on another baking sheet. Place foil packets in large shallow bowls, carefully lift foil open and enjoy straight from the foil or dump into a bowl.
  • Carefully remove the baking sheets from the oven. Place foil packets in large shallow bowls, carefully lift foil open and enjoy straight from the foil or dump into a bowl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Top view of two foil packets filled with shrimp, corn, sausage, and lemon.
How many people will this shrimp boil feed?

These shrimp boil packets make enough to feed 4 adults. However, you can easily make more foil packets by adding additional ingredients to make more.

What goes with shrimp boil?

Some of my favorite sides to serve with a shrimp boil are coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, pasta salad, leafy green salad, and crusty bread.

How much shrimp do you need per person?

I like to serve β…“ to Β½ pound of shrimp per person. For these foil packets I go with β…“ pound of large shrimp. If you have people who love shrimp definitely go with Β½ pound per person.

Is Old Bay Seasoning Spicy?

Yes, it definitely has a nice kick to it. Old bay has both black and red pepper in the seasoning blend which gives it a little kick. Enough to where my kids complain “it’s too spicy” but adults don’t really complain at all!

Tips & Tricks

Close up of one foil packet opened with corn, lemon, sausage, and shrimp in a white bowl.

Here are all my favorite expert tips and tricks when making shrimp boil foil packets.

  • Baby Potatoes – 1 pound of baby potatoes is about 18 potatoes. Divide them evenly among the foil packets.
  • Prep Ahead of Assembly – It is key that you prep all the ingredients prior to starting to assemble. I slice the kielbasa and remove shrimp shells and tails first. I’ll dice parsley and slice lemon wedges next. I’ll cut a stick of butter into 8 equal pieces and then cut the entire stick lengthwise so you have 4 smaller pieces of butter. The very last thing I’ll do is quarter the potatoes as these will start to brown and oxidize.
  • Less Heat – If someone in your home does not like spicy food reduce the amount of Old Bay Seasoning in their packet to at most 1 teaspoon. My kids find it too spicy the way this recipe is written. For their foil packet I will use minimal amount of spices tossing just a little bit on the shrimp, potatoes and sausage and none on the corn.
  • Unsalted Butter – It’s important to use unsalted butter for this recipe. The Old Bay Seasoning and kielbasa all contain a lot of salt. Plus lemon brings additional salt like flavors to the dish. If you use salted butter you will have a very salty dinner.
  • Transferring – Whenever I transfer the foil packets to and from the grill I use a sheet pan. I find it’s the easiest way to ensure the foil packs don’t rip. Plus once they are done they will be super hot and juice could leak out.

Shrimp Recipes

Two foil pouches in a white bowl filled with corn, sausage, shrimp, lemon wedges, and potatoes.

Here are a few more of my favorite shrimp recipes.

  • Cajun Shrimp and Sausage
  • Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
  • Guacamole Shrimp Bites
  • Baked Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Love foil packet meals? Try these other recipes…

  • Grilled Mexican Chicken and Rice Foil Packets
  • Chicken Cacciatore Foil Packets
  • Grilled Kielbasa and Potato Foil Packets
  • Grilled Asparagus in Foil

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Close up of one foil packet opened with corn, lemon, sausage, and shrimp in a white bowl.

Shrimp Boil Packets

I love to make Shrimp Boil Packets that boast all the great flavors of a traditional low country boil with shrimp, smoked sausage, potatoes, and corn that can be customized in individual foil packets. This easy summer-time dinner comes together in about 45 minutes time.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 830kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Sheet Pan
  • Grill

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Baby Yukon potatoes divided
  • 12 oz. Beef Polska Kielbasa cut in 2-3 inch chunks
  • 1.5 lb Large shrimp divided
  • 4 Corn on the cob cut in quarters
  • 8 teaspoons Old bay seasoning divided
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley diced
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter divided
  • 1 Lemon

Instructions

  • Prep the kielbasa, corn on the cob, shrimp, lemon wedges, parsley, and potatoes prior to starting the assembly of pouches.
  • Place a 16-18-inch piece of aluminum foil on the countertop. Fold each edge ½-inch in two times. Then place a quarter of the quartered potatoes on top of the foil. Followed by the sliced kielbasa and shrimp on top of the potatoes. Place four pieces of corn (which equals one whole ear) on each of the corners of the potato/sausage/kielbasa pile.
  • Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of Old Bay Seasoning along with a teaspoon of diced fresh parsley on top. Place 2 tablespoons of butter on top of the shrimp and 2 lemon wedges.
  • Bring the long end of the foil to the other side and begin to fold edges. Fold all three edges so that no steam can escape from the foil packet.
  • Repeat, three more times until you have four foil packets made and all ingredients are used.

On the Grill

  • Preheat a gas grill to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Then place the four foil packets on to the grill. Grill for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
  • Once the foil packet dinner is done, carefully transfer off the grill and on to a sheet pan. Place foil packets in large shallow bowls, carefully life foil open and enjoy!

Baking in Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place two foil packets on a baking sheet, and the other two packets on another baking sheet. Place foil packets in large shallow bowls, carefully lift foil open and enjoy straight from the foil or dump into a bowl.
  • Carefully remove the baking sheets from the oven. Place foil packets in large shallow bowls, carefully lift foil open and enjoy straight from the foil or dump into a bowl.

Video

Notes

  • Baby Potatoes – 1 pound of baby potatoes is about 18 potatoes. Divide them evenly among the foil packets.
  • Prep Ahead of Assembly – It is key that you prep all the ingredients prior to starting to assemble. I slice the kielbasa and remove shrimp shells and tails first. I’ll dice parsley and slice lemon wedges next. I’ll cut a stick of butter into 8 equal pieces and then cut the entire stick lengthwise so you have 4 smaller pieces of butter. The very last thing I’ll do is quarter the potatoes as these will start to brown and oxidize.
  • Less Heat – If someone in your home does not like spicy food reduce the amount of Old Bay Seasoning in their packet to at most 1 teaspoon. My kids find it too spicy the way this recipe is written. For their foil packet I will use minimal amount of spices tossing just a little bit on the shrimp, potatoes and sausage and none on the corn.
  • Unsalted Butter – It’s important to use unsalted butter for this recipe. The Old Bay Seasoning and kielbasa all contain a lot of salt. Plus lemon brings additional salt like flavors to the dish. If you use salted butter you will have a very salty dinner.
  • Transferring – Whenever I transfer the foil packets to and from the grill I use a sheet pan. I find it’s the easiest way to ensure the foil packs don’t rip. Plus once they are done they will be super hot and juice could leak out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 830kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 549mg | Sodium: 2092mg | Potassium: 1111mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1154IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 8mg
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  1. Nutmeg Nanny

    May 26, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    Oh, I love getting to use the grill. This looks wonderful πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Katie

      May 27, 2013 at 11:01 pm

      Thanks Brandy! I’m so grateful I can grill just about year round!

  2. JulieD

    May 24, 2013 at 11:10 am

    This looks amazing!!! I want some right now!

    Reply
    • Katie

      May 25, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Thanks Julie! Seriously–the best way to entertain! And they sell beef kielbasa… so you could totally eat this! πŸ™‚

  3. addie | culicurious

    May 23, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Great idea, Katie! I love this πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Katie

      May 25, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks Addie!

  4. Crystal @ Simply Playful Fare

    May 23, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    This looks like so much fun! I love how you put everything directly on the grill. πŸ™‚ I don’t think our weather is going to be that great either, so no grilling for me this weekend.

    Reply
    • Katie

      May 25, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks Crystal! I hope you finally get to try this recipe! So simple and so delicious!

  5. Samantha

    May 23, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    I’ve never had a shrimp boil but I’ve been seeing it around lately so I better get on that, huh? I love that all of the food bloggers are nodding as they read about you rushing home to get the best light. See you soon, Roomie!

    Reply
  6. Katerina

    May 23, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    These shrimps look fantastic!

    Reply
    • Katie

      May 25, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      Thanks Katerina!

  7. Shaina

    May 23, 2013 at 9:10 am

    lol it cracks me up how we, as food bloggers, care more about taking pictures of the food than actually cooking and eating it. this sounds great though, perfect MDW food:)

    Reply
    • Katie

      May 25, 2013 at 12:08 pm

      Oh I think I care equally about it all! It has to taste as good as it looks on film! πŸ˜‰

  8. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain

    May 22, 2013 at 11:54 am

    OMG!! I love this dish! And, I can’t wait to see you in a few weeks!

    Reply
    • Katie

      May 22, 2013 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks Lauren! I know… I can’t believe BHF is right around the corner!!! Eeeep!

  9. danielle

    May 22, 2013 at 10:04 am

    We do a lot of shrimp boils over the spring/summer. I love the idea of grilling everything.

    Reply
    • Katie

      May 22, 2013 at 10:22 pm

      Oh how fun Danielle! Yes, throw it all on the grill… no-fuss entertaining!

  10. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel

    May 22, 2013 at 8:38 am

    I’m completely craving bbq food now (totally blaming you ha) and of course we’re going to have a chillier than normal weekend – boo. What a bad weather weekend for memorial day celebrations.

    Reply
    • Katie

      May 22, 2013 at 10:22 pm

      Boo that stinks. Well as soon as it warms up fire-up the grill and make your family this recipe! It was great seeing you last weekend! πŸ™‚

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