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An open Cajun Shrimp Foil Packet on a plate
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5 from 68 votes

Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets

You will love grilling up these Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets.  The Cajun flavors give the shrimp, sausage and corn so much flavor, and there is NO MESS!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Camping/Grilling
Keyword: Grilling, Shrimp
Servings: 4 packets
Calories: 854kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Outdoor Barbecue Grill

Ingredients

  • 18 pieces corn on the cob (6 full cobs cut in half or in thirds)
  • 4 red potatoes washed and cubed
  • 25 uncooked shrimp peeled or not, it's up to you
  • 1 pound smoked sausage cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or olive oil, to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth you may not need that much
  • Cajun/Creole seasoning we like to use Tony Chachere's brand, to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

More ingredients to try in a foil packet (optional, and to your taste)

  • Italian sausage
  • chicken (cut in bite size pieces)
  • bell peppers
  • mushrooms
  • red onions
  • celery
  • carrots

Instructions

  • Heat grill to 400-degrees.  You can do this in your oven at the same temperature. Bring all the ingredients to your work area.
    Little glass bowls, each one filled with a different ingredient: corn potatoes, sausage, shrimp, and Cajun Seasoning
  • Evenly distribute corn, potatoes, shrimp, and sausage between 4 heavy-duty foil sheets (approximately 12x18 inches each). Drizzle melted butter and about 2 tablespoons chicken broth over each foil packet. Season evenly and generously, to taste, with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    A piece of tin foil topped with shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage
  • Tightly seal foil packets by folding up the sides over the contents and tightly folding up the ends over the seam.
    A Cajun Shrimp Foil Packet all wrapped up in tin foil
  • Grill 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, flipping once half-way through
    A cajun shrimp foil packet on the grill
  • Serve immediately. (Be careful the steam is HOT)
    An open Cajun Shrimp Foil Packet on a plate

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Notes

  • Some people have found that their potatoes don't get cooked. Some of our readers have recommended boiling or microwaving the potatoes for a minute or two before adding to the packets. We haven't had a problem with the potatoes being under done, but this is definitely an option for those of you who are concerned about it.  Another option would be to cut the potatoes smaller so they cook faster.
  • If you don't have a grill or aren't wanting the outdoor experience, you can also make these in your oven at 400-degrees for the same amount of time. Place each packet on a cookie sheet and bake as you would on the grill.
  • Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets are gluten free when you use a gluten free chicken broth. We like to use Swanson's Chicken Broth which is always gluten free.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in our grilled shrimp marinade before adding to the packets. 

Nutrition

Calories: 854kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 1623mg | Potassium: 1640mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1815IU | Vitamin C: 31.1mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4.6mg