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Flavorful Grilled Shrimp Boil Foil Packets Easy Old Bay Butter Recipe

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A quick and easy grilled shrimp boil recipe featuring shrimp, smoked sausage, baby red potatoes, and corn, all cooked in foil packets with a savory Old Bay butter sauce. Perfect for casual gatherings and packed with smoky, buttery, and zesty flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (kielbasa preferred)
  • 1 pound baby red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 2 ears corn on the cob, cut into thirds
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Halve or quarter the baby red potatoes. Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. Cut the corn into thirds.
  4. Tear off 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil, about 12×12 inches each. Divide the potatoes, sausage, and corn evenly among the sheets, placing them in the center.
  5. Drizzle some of the Old Bay butter mixture over the potatoes, sausage, and corn in each packet. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Place about 1/4 pound of shrimp on top of each veggie mixture. Spoon a generous amount of the Old Bay butter over the shrimp. Lay a couple of thin lemon slices over the shrimp.
  7. Fold the foil tightly around the ingredients, ensuring no leaks but leaving room for steam to circulate.
  8. Place foil packets on the grill grates. Cook for approximately 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Shrimp should be pink and firm, potatoes tender when pierced.
  9. Carefully open the foil packets, watch out for steam. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Notes

If potatoes need more cooking time, parboil for 5 minutes before assembling. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Double-layer foil if needed to prevent leaks. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based butter and coconut oil blend. Variations include adding jalapeños for heat or swapping shrimp for scallops or fish. Oven baking at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes is an alternative cooking method.

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