If you love juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, sweet corn, and tender vegetables tossed in buttery Cajun seasoning, these Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Foil Packets are about to become a new family favorite! 🦐🌽🔥
This easy recipe combines everything you love about a seafood boil in convenient foil packets. The shrimp soak up the rich garlic butter and Cajun spices, the sausage adds a delicious smoky flavor, and the vegetables become tender and flavorful as everything cooks together.
The best part? Minimal cleanup, simple ingredients, and maximum flavor!
Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight dinner, planning a summer cookout, or looking for an easy camping meal, these foil packets are a delicious choice.
Ingredients
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20–25 minutes
Total time: Approximately 40 minutes
Servings: 4
For the Foil Packets
- 1 pound (450 g) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces (340 g) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 2 medium ears of corn, cut into smaller pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- ½ pound (225 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For Garnishing
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Extra melted garlic butter, optional
- A pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
Helpful tip: Cajun seasoning and smoked sausage can both contain plenty of salt, so taste and adjust the salt carefully.
Instructions: How to Make Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Foil Packets
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