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grilled shrimp boil

A flavorful grilled shrimp boil cooked in foil packets with potatoes, corn, sausage, and herbs, perfect for outdoor gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound baby potatoes
  • 2 ear corn on the cob
  • 1 pound raw shrimp thawed, peeled, deveined
  • 12 ounces Andouille smoked sausage cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 small yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons old bay seasoning
  • 1 piece lemon sliced for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the grill to 400°F. Tear out 4 large heavy-duty foil sheets measuring approximately 12x12 inches.
  2. Add baby potatoes and corn to a large pot with 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes then drain.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, sausage, onion, garlic, cooked potatoes, and corn. Add melted butter, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. Divide shrimp mixture onto each foil sheet. Fold and seal the edges tightly to form packets.
  5. Place packets on the grill and cook for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Remove from grill and carefully open the packets.
  6. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

This grilled shrimp boil recipe is perfect for summer barbecues and outdoor gatherings. Feel free to customize with your favorite seasonings.