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Grilled Shrimp Boil in Foil Packets

Grilled Shrimp Boil in Foil Packets is a quick and easy recipe that brings all the flavors of a classic shrimp boil to your grill. Packed with shrimp, corn, potatoes, and zesty seasonings, this dish is perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Microwave time for potatoes 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 packets

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tails optional
  • 1 lb baby red potatoes quartered
  • 2 ears corn each cut into 4 pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Prepare the Ingredients

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil and half of the Old Bay seasoning. Microwave the potatoes for 5–7 minutes until slightly tender.

Assemble the Packets

  • Lay out 4 large sheets of aluminum foil. Divide the potatoes, shrimp, and corn evenly among the sheets.
  • Drizzle melted butter over each packet. Sprinkle with the remaining Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if desired.

Seal the Packets

  • Fold up the sides of each foil sheet to create a sealed packet. Be sure to leave a little room for steam to circulate inside the packets.

Grill the Packets

  • Place the foil packets on the grill and cook for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Ensure the shrimp are pink and fully cooked, and the potatoes are tender.

Serve

  • Carefully open the foil packets (watch for steam). Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Keyword Foil Packets, grill shrimp, grilled shrimp boil, shrimp boil recipe