Description
Shrimp, smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and sweet corn all cook together in a sealed foil packet — on the grill or in the oven. Cajun seasoning ties everything together and cleanup takes about 30 seconds.
Ingredients
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- Large raw shrimp (1 pound, about 25 count): Peeled and deveined for convenience
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- Smoked sausage (1 pound): Louisiana hot links or andouille add amazing smoky flavor
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- Baby golden potatoes (1½ pounds): Halved or quartered for even cooking
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- Fresh corn (4 ears): Cut into pieces or kernels sliced off the cob
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- Cajun seasoning: Store-bought or homemade – season to your taste preference
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- Fresh parsley: For garnish and freshness
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- Lemon wedges: Essential for serving – adds brightness!
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- Heavy-duty aluminum foil: Regular foil may tear, so go heavy-duty
Instructions
Wash and halve baby potatoes (quarter large ones). Boil for 8 minutes until slightly tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400°F. (If grilling, heat to medium-high later.) If you’re planning to grill these instead, you’ll fire up your grill to medium-high heat a bit later. For now, focus on getting everything prepped and ready to go into those foil packets.
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, corn, shrimp, and sliced smoked sausage. Toss with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
Place the mixture in the center of a large foil sheet, arranging shrimp on top. Fold and seal tightly, leaving a little room inside. Repeat to make 4 packets.
Bake on a rimmed sheet for 15–20 minutes until shrimp are pink and potatoes are tender.
Or grill 15–25 minutes over medium-high heat, flipping once (double-wrap for grilling).
Carefully open packets (watch the steam!). Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Parboiling the potatoes is the key step — skip it and the potatoes will still be hard when the shrimp are done.
Make the packets up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to cook.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your heat preference — start with 1 teaspoon per packet and add more after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun