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    Home » Recipe Index » Entrees

    Shrimp Foil Packet in the Oven

    June 9, 2021 Updated October 21, 2022 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Cooking for One, Entrees, One Pot/One Pan Meals, Seafood Dishes, Summer Recipes

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    cajun shrimp & vegetables in a white bowl

    Make this shrimp foil packet in the oven for a 20 minute dinner for one. This recipe requires no clean-up because you cook it in foil! This Sheetpan Shrimp Dinner is another great quick shrimp recipe.

    cajun shrimp & vegetable tin foil packet

    [This recipe was originally posted in August 2018. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, photos, video related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    Table of contents

    • How will this shrimp boil foil packet make your life easier?
    • What makes this shrimp foil pack so good?
    • How do I make baked shrimp in foil?
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    How will this shrimp boil foil packet make your life easier?

    Lots of people don't feel like it's worth it to cook for one. Lots of times it's because cooking can be complicated and takes time to clean up. That's why this flavorful shrimp foil packet in the oven is perfect: quick prep and quicker clean-up.

    Here are a few other delicious one pan/pot meals that require barely any clean-up: Parchment Paper Baked Salmon, Chicken Bacon Sheet Pan Dinner, Easy Pork Chop with Veggies, & Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Salmon.

    What makes this shrimp foil pack so good?

    corn, zucchini, potato, sausage, shrimp, and spices on a baking sheet

    How do I make baked shrimp in foil?

    hands holding tin foil

    Start making your shrimp foil packet in the oven by preheating the oven to 425 degrees or your grill. While oven or grill is preheating, cut 1-2 sheets of tin foil about 14-16 inches long. (1 sheet heavy duty foil, 2 sheets regular foil).

    hands holding pieces of an ear of corn on a cutting board

    Start to prepare your ingredients by quartering an ear of corn. Do this by scoring the cob with a knife and break it into 3-4 pieces.

    cutting yukon gold potato half on a green cutting board

    Cut Yukon gold or russet potatoes into 6-8 similar sized bites, also cut zucchini into bite sized pieces. Smaller potatoes will cook more quickly in your shrimp foil packet in the oven. If you don't have zucchini, use another seasonal vegetable.

    sliced potatoes, zucchini, sausage, corn, and frozen shrimp in a glass bowl

    Next, slice one andouille sausage with a serrated knife. Add all remaining ingredients (including frozen shrimp) into large mixing bowl. I highly recommend using frozen shrimp, the water from them will help steam your shrimp and potatoes.

    glass bowl of corn, zucchini, sausage, and shrimp with cajun spices on top

    Pour olive oil and sprinkle cajun seasoning over ingredients, mix until well combined. 

    Place tin foil on baking sheet or flat counter to assemble the packet. Pour ingredients into the center of your tin foil sheet. Pull up sides and fold over to create a packet.

    Place packet in a 425 degree oven and cook for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness of potatoes. Remove when potatoes are tender. Serve shrimp foil packet in the oven immediately.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Use Yukon gold or russet potatoes. And chop small, so they cook quicker. They can take forever!
    • Use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Zucchini is best & easiest, but all veggies can go nearly everywhere!
    • Make sure to use frozen shrimp, they will cook perfectly and contribute some liquid to your shrimp foil packet in the oven.
    • You can also cook this packet up on the grill or over a fire.
    • Other great add-ins: other vegetables.

    FAQ

    How do you make a good foil packet?

    Wrap ingredients up in tin foil, fold ends together, like in this shrimp foil packet in the oven. Cook it in a 425 degree oven or over a grill!

    How long to cook shrimp foil packets in oven?

    Bake shrimp foil packet in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until vegetables are tender, shrimp is pink. Make sure to use frozen shrimp, because fresh will be overcooked.

    How do you reheat foil packets in the oven?

    Keep your food in the foil packet and place it in a 350 degree oven. Cook it until all ingredients are warmed through.

    cajun shrimp & vegetable tin foil packets with oven mitt in background

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • Shrimp: Sheet Pan Shrimp Dinner
    • Corn: Zucchini & Corn Salad, 30 Minute Pumpkin Chili, Burrito Bowl with Queso, and Black Bean Tacos.
    • Potatoes: Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Winter Vegetables, Easy Potato & Brussels Sprout Au Gratin, and No-Mayo Potato Salad.
    • Zucchini: Zucchini & Corn Salad, Zucchini Bread, and Ugandan Egg Roll-up.
    • Andouille sausage: Breakfast Sausage Casserole.

    Did you make this shrimp foil packet in the oven? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    corn, zucchini, potatoes, and sausage in a bowl
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    5 from 15 votes

    Cajun Foil Packets

    Whether you're camping or need a really easy dinner that requires zero clean-up, these super simple cajun foil packets are perfect. They're filled with shrimp, potatoes, corn and other seasonal veggies.
    Course dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 3 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 person
    Author Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

    Equipment

    • Tin Foil
    • cutting board
    • knife
    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups
    • tongs

    Ingredients

    • 1 ear fresh corn
    • ¼ pound yukon gold potatoes
    • ½ medium zucchini
    • 1 link andouille sausage
    • ¼ pound frozen shrimp
    • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven (or grill) to 425 degrees. Cut 1-2 sheets of tin foil (about 14-16 inches long). Use 1 heavy duty sheet per packet, or 2 if not heavy duty tin foil. Set aside. 
    • Quarter ear of corn by scoring the cob and breaking it into 4 pieces. Cut ¼ lb potatoes into 6-8 similar sized bites, also cut ½ whole zucchini into bite sized pieces. 
    • Slice one andouille sausage with a good serrated knife. Add all ingredients (including ¼ lb frozen shrimp) into large mixing bowl.
    • Pour olive oil and sprinkle cajun seasoning over ingredients, mix until well combined. 
    • Place tin foil on baking sheet or flat counter to assemble packet. Pour mixture into center of tin foil sheet. Pull up sides and fold over to create a packet. Place packet in oven and cook for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness of potatoes. Remove when potatoes are tender. Serve immediately.

    Video

    Shrimp and Vegetable Foil Packet for One

    Notes

    • Use Yukon gold or russet potatoes. And chop small, so they cook quicker. They can take forever!
    • Use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Zucchini is best & easiest, but all veggies can go nearly everywhere!
    • Make sure to use frozen shrimp, they will cook perfectly and contribute some liquid to the foil dinners.
    • You can also cook these packets over a fire/on a grill.

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    About Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Danielle says

      August 15, 2018 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      I love foil packets like this for a quick and easy meal. Anything cajun is good with me!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 17, 2018 at 4:34 pm

        I'm with you!

        Reply
    2. Jessica Formicola says

      August 15, 2018 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      I love foil pack meals! This looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 17, 2018 at 4:34 pm

        right?! thanks so much

        Reply
    3. camila says

      August 15, 2018 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      these foil pack meals look amazing and super easy!! What a fantastic idea!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 17, 2018 at 4:34 pm

        thanks! they're super easy

        Reply
    4. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

      August 15, 2018 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      Foil packet recipes are always a winner for me. So little clean-up, but such intense flavor! Your use of fresh corn in there is brilliant.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 17, 2018 at 4:33 pm

        thanks so much Katie! that means a lot from you

        Reply
    5. Marie – Not Enough Cinnamon says

      August 15, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so simple, easy and packed with flavor! A must try 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 17, 2018 at 4:33 pm

        thanks Marie!

        Reply
    6. Deepika says

      August 16, 2018 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      Foil meals are so good. I am loving everything about this recipe. It is going to my weeknight meals list.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 17, 2018 at 4:32 pm

        great! let me know how it turns out

        Reply
    7. Darcey says

      August 16, 2018 at 10:57 am

      This looks quick and delicious!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 17, 2018 at 4:32 pm

        yes! absolutely

        Reply
    8. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

      August 16, 2018 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      My family would love these! Such a great flavor combo!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 17, 2018 at 4:32 pm

        yay! thanks

        Reply
    9. Jenni LeBaron says

      August 16, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      This definitely sounds like an upgrade from the traditional camping food I grew up on!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 17, 2018 at 4:32 pm

        haha! right?!

        Reply
    10. Anne Murphy says

      August 16, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      We just got a grill, I'm finally using it, and I have all the ingredients in the house. And I was looking for an easy dinner... All right, then!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 17, 2018 at 4:31 pm

        there you go! let me know how it turned out

        Reply
    11. Taylor Kiser says

      August 21, 2018 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      You had me at easy dinner with zero cleanup! Plus, these cajun shrimp vegetable foil packets look delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 21, 2018 at 1:20 pm

        right?! so easy & delicious

        Reply
    12. Emily Meyer says

      August 21, 2018 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      A really flavorful meal!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 21, 2018 at 1:19 pm

        yes! so flavorful

        Reply
    13. Cliona Keane says

      August 21, 2018 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      I love foil packet recipes and this looks incredible! Cajun seasoning is one of my favourite flavour pallets and these look amazing!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 21, 2018 at 1:19 pm

        right?! it's so delicious! thanks

        Reply
    14. Annemarie says

      August 21, 2018 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      These are so pretty! Great video - it looks so easy to make.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 21, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        oh thanks so much! I've always looked up to you & your video skills

        Reply
    15. georgie says

      August 21, 2018 at 10:13 am

      5 stars
      this looks so good! I love simple dinners and you've incorporated all my favourite vegetables!! especially Yukon golden potatoes, they are SO good!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 21, 2018 at 1:23 pm

        thanks so much! and yay! love eating all the delicious veggies all together

        Reply
    16. Catherine Brown says

      August 21, 2018 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      We've been burning a lot of brush this week in an area of the yard where we made a stone circle. The hot stones have been perfect for foil-package dinners. This one looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 21, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        oh great idea! that's so cool

        Reply

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