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Flavorful Camping Foil Packet Shrimp Boil

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A quick and easy shrimp boil cooked in foil packets, perfect for camping or backyard cooking, combining shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes with bold seasoning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 ounces andouille or smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 ears corn on the cob, cut into thirds
  • 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Quarter the small red potatoes and slice the sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. Cut the corn ears into thirds. Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done.
  2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend.
  3. Add potatoes, corn, sausage, and shrimp to the bowl. Toss gently until everything is coated with the seasoning butter.
  4. Tear off four large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 18×18 inches each). Divide the mixture evenly among the packets, spreading it in the center. Fold the foil edges up and over to seal tightly, ensuring no steam escapes.
  5. Place the foil packets on a hot grill grate or over campfire coals. Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Shrimp should turn bright pink, potatoes tender, and corn steaming hot.
  6. Remove packets carefully with tongs and let rest for a minute. Open cautiously to avoid steam burns. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Seal foil packets tightly to trap steam and ensure even cooking. Remove packets promptly once shrimp turn pink to avoid rubbery texture. Thaw frozen shrimp before cooking for best results. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or non-dairy spread. Double up foil layers if heavy-duty foil is unavailable. Can be cooked in a 400°F oven for 20-25 minutes on a foil-lined baking sheet.

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