Quick and Easy Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

This delicious Quick and Easy Shrimp Boil Foil Packets comes together in about 40 minutes and is baked to perfection in foil packets for a quick and easy meal that your family will love! Switch up the ingredients to suit your taste or use it as a “clean out the fridge” meal to get rid of leftovers and odds and ends! Honestly, who doesn’t love a good, no-fuss dinner that can be on the table in a flash?

Ingredients For Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

Before diving into the recipe, let’s talk about what you’ll need for these incredible shrimp boil packets. Here’s a quick rundown of everything that goes into making this mouthwatering dish:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined: Fresh is best, but frozen shrimp works great too. Just make sure to thaw them beforehand!
• 2 cups baby potatoes, halved: I like to use baby potatoes since they cook up beautifully and are just the right size.
• 1 cup corn on the cob, cut into pieces: Fresh or frozen corn will do here! The sweet crunch is just perfection.
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted: Because let’s be real, butter makes everything better.
• 2 cloves garlic, minced: Garlic is the ultimate flavor booster, can I get an amen?
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning: This classic seafood seasoning is what ties everything together. Feel free to adjust according to your spice tolerance!
• 1 lemon, sliced: Adds a zesty brightness to the dish.
• Salt and pepper to taste: Just a couple pinches of each, to really elevate those flavors.
• Fresh parsley, for garnish: Adds a lovely pop of color and freshness!

Pro Tip:

Want to mix things up? Toss in some sausage or swap the corn for bell peppers! Trust me, you can really throw in whatever you have on hand, and it’ll still taste amazing!

Instructions:

1. Prep Your Oven

First things first, let’s get that oven preheating to 400°F (200°C). The wait will be worth it!

2. Mix Up the Magic

In a large bowl, toss together your shrimp, baby potatoes, corn, melted butter, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper until everything is nicely coated. You want to make sure each piece is flavorful, because that’s the best part! This will take just a couple minutes.

3. Foil It Up

Now for the fun part! Tear off pieces of aluminum foil roughly 12×12 inches. Make them a little bigger if you want more space to fold. Place a nice portion of your shrimp mixture in the center of each piece of foil. Trust me, the smell already is divine!

4. Lemon Love

Top each pile with a few slices of lemon. The aroma that wafts up as it bakes is beyond any words I can throw at you!

5. Tightly Pack it

Fold the foil to create packets, sealing them tightly. You want them to be snug so all that flavor stews together perfectly!

6. Bake Away

Place those beauties on a baking sheet and pop them into your preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the shrimp is opaque and the veggies are tender. You’re going to love the way your kitchen smells right now!

7. Serve & Enjoy

Carefully open the packets (steam alert!) and garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot. And that’s it! Dinner is ready, folks!

Why I Love This Recipe

This is my go-to recipe when I’m craving that classic shrimp boil but don’t have the time or energy for a full-on feast. It’s definitely comfort food, wrapped up in a neat little package! I’m a real sucker for recipes that are simple yet bursting with flavor, I mean, who doesn’t love a dinner that feels a bit fancy yet is completely hassle-free? The best part is, even my picky eater asks for seconds!

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Why This Recipe Works

Quick & Easy

Comes together in under 40 minutes, that’s the kind of dinner magic we’re after!

Minimal Cleanup Required

With everything wrapped up in foil, you’ll have barely any dishes to wash afterward. Hooray for easy clean-up!

Affordable, Everyday Ingredients

Shrimp can be a bit pricy, but everything else, potatoes, corn, and butter is super budget-friendly. Plus, you can always snag frozen shrimp on sale!

Customizable

Use whatever ingredients you have on hand. Have some leftover veggies from last night’s meal? Toss ’em in!

Loaded with Tons of Flavor

Between the Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and lemon, these packets are bursting with flavor! Trust me, your taste buds are in for a treat.

The Whole Family Will Love It

Whether you’ve got picky kids or adventurous eaters, I can almost guarantee they’ll clean their plates.

Serving and Storage Tips

What to Serve With This

Pair these foil packets with some crusty bread for soaking up all that yummy butter sauce, or a fresh garden salad on the side to lighten things up! If you’re feeling fancy, a glass of white wine wouldn’t hurt either.

How Long It Keeps

If you happen to have any leftovers (which is rare, let’s be honest!), they’ll stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Best Method to Reheat

The microwave works just fine, but I recommend reheating them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes if you want to keep that fresh-off-the-oven texture.

Freezer-Friendly?

Yes! You can also freeze the uncooked packets for up to 3 months. Just freeze them flat and stacked. When you’re ready to eat, take them out to thaw overnight in the fridge, then bake as directed.

So there you have it! A comforting, satisfying meal that’s practically effortless. Perfect for those busy weeknights or when you’re just not in the mood to spend hours in the kitchen. I mean, who doesn’t love a meal that’s this simple yet looks so impressive?!

Oh, and if you make these Quick and Easy Shrimp Boil Foil Packets, please let me know how they turn out! I love to see your creations, so don’t forget to share your photos and feedback! Happy cooking!

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