Cajun Shrimp & Vegetable Tin Foil Packets

Whether you’re camping or need a really easy dinner that requires zero clean-up, this super simple cajun foil packet is perfect. All you need is tin foil, frozen shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, potatoes, and zucchini or other seasonal vegetables.

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

How will these cajun foil packets make your life easier?

One common complaint I hear from clients is that they just don’t have the time to cook or to eat delicious food. While it definitely takes some effort and thought to eat deliciously, there is no reason that eating delicious food has to take much time. This quick and delicious recipe is a great example of how far some ingenuity can go. Take a delicious, slow classic and throw it in foil for an easy, flavorful meal.

Whether you’re out camping or need a fuss free dinner at home, these cajun shrimp & vegetable tin foil packets will make your life easy and delicious. What’s better than that?

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, Pan Fried Pork Chops with Apples, Coconut Green Lentil Curry, Sheet Pan Shrimp Dinner, Grilled Lamb Steak with Asparagus, Easy Pork Chop with Veggies, & Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Salmon.

What makes these cajun foil packets so good?

• Ear of corn
• Yukon gold potatoes
• Zucchini
• Andouille sausage
• Frozen shrimp
• Cajun seasoning

How do I make cajun foil packets?

Preheat grill (or oven) 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 1/4 lb potatoes into 6-8 similar sized bites, also cut 1/2 whole zucchini into bite sized pieces. 

Expert Tip: Use Yukon gold or russet potatoes. And chop small, so they cook quicker. They can take forever! Also, use whatever seasonal vegetables you’ve got on hand.

Slice one andouille sausage with a good serrated knife. Add all ingredients (including 1/4 lb frozen shrimp) into large mixing bowl.

Expert Tip: Use frozen shrimp, they add moisture to this dish to make it super tender & yummy.

Pour 1 T olive oil and sprinkle 1 tsp 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 packets on grill and cook for 15 minutes. Check doneness of potatoes. Remove when potatoes are tender. Serve immediately.

Expert Tip: Bake in a 425 degree oven if you don’t have a grill or fire.

Expert 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 the foil dinners.
• Bake in a 425 degree oven if you don’t have a grill or fire.

FAQ

How do you make a foil packet?

You can make lots of dinners in a foil packet. Usually start with some sort of meat, potato & vegetable. Then add some butter or oil and seasoning. Cut potatoes and tougher cuts of meat into smaller bites so they cook faster.

Can you cook foil packets in the oven?

The oven is a great choice if you don’t have a grill or fire to cook your foil packet in. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and cook your packet in the oven as long as you’d cook it on a grill.

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.

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