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Flavorful Grilled Cajun Shrimp Boil Foil Packets Recipe with Corn and Potatoes

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A quick and easy grilled Cajun shrimp boil cooked in foil packets with corn and potatoes, bursting with smoky, buttery, and spicy flavors. Perfect for outdoor cooking and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 2 ears corn on the cob, cut into thirds
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss baby potatoes with olive oil, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Par-cook potatoes in boiling water for 8 minutes if desired.
  3. Melt butter with minced garlic and lemon juice, stirring until fragrant. Set aside.
  4. Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12×12 inches each). Divide potatoes and corn evenly among packets.
  5. Add shrimp on top of potatoes and corn, then sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning over shrimp.
  6. Drizzle garlic butter over everything, reserving a little for basting later.
  7. Fold foil edges tightly to create sealed pouches, leaving a little room inside for steam to circulate.
  8. Place foil packets on the grill grate and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through with tongs.
  9. Carefully open a packet to check doneness; potatoes should be tender and shrimp pink and opaque.
  10. Sprinkle chopped parsley inside each packet or over the top before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid toughness. Par-cook potatoes to ensure tenderness. Use heavy-duty foil to prevent leaks. Seal packets tightly but leave space for steam. Prepare packets ahead and refrigerate until grilling. Brush extra garlic butter during grilling for richer flavor. If no grill, bake packets at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, venting halfway.

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