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Cajun Shrimp Boil Made Easy: Try This Foil Pack Recipe!

A simple and delicious Cajun shrimp boil recipe made easy with foil packs, perfect for grilling or baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 1 pound corn on the cob cut into thirds
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F or prepare your grill for medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, baby potatoes, and corn.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
  4. Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil (about 12x18 inches each).
  5. Divide the shrimp and vegetable mixture evenly among the foil pieces, placing them in the center.
  6. Top each portion with lemon slices.
  7. Fold the sides of the foil over the mixture and seal tightly to create packets.
  8. Place the packets on a baking sheet if using the oven or directly on the grill.
  9. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or grill for 15-20 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
  10. Carefully open the packets (steam will escape) and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1packetCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.
  • Substitute the shrimp with chicken or sausage for a different protein option.

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