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Shrimp, potatoes, corn, and smoked sausage in a foil packet. Old bay shrimp boil packets.
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Old Bay Shrimp Boil Packets

Everyone loves to open their own Old Bay shrimp boil packets sizzling with buttery, bold flavors. There's something inside for everyone and it's oven or grill friendly. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 566kcal
Author Rachel Ballard

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby red potatoes large ones cut in half, small ones can stay whole
  • 3 ears sweet corn husks and silks removed
  • 7 ounces smoked sausage I used skinless (no casing)
  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp shells off, tails on if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning divided
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/4 cup butter divided
  • 1/4 cup olive oil divided
  • fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Add the potatoes to a medium pot, cover with cold water and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Once the water boils, cook the potatoes for six minutes. Drain and set aside. 
  • Carefully cut the corn into 2-inch pieces. I do this by running a knife around the cob to score it but not cut it all the way through, then I bend it until it snaps. Set aside. 
  • Slice the smoked sausage in to 1/2" or thinner pieces. Set aside. 
  • Tear off 4 sheets of foil about 16 inches long. 
  • On one half, add the potatoes, corn, and smoked sausage. Pile the shrimp on top and add 1/4 of the Old Bay, Cajun seasoning,salt, butter and olive oil. 
  • Sprinkle with parsley and seal the side shut by folding them tightly. 
  • Grill over medium coals or flame 17-18 minutes. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon, some more fresh parsley and a drizzle more olive oil if needed. 

Notes

To bake, place the packets in the oven at 400 for 17-18 minutes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 351mg | Sodium: 2005mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 4.1mg