Make this shrimp and vegetable foil packet in the oven for a 20 minute dinner for one. Not only is this shrimp and vegetable packet full of delicious Cajun spices, but it requires no clean-up because you cook it in foil. This Sheetpan Shrimp Dinner is another great quick shrimp recipe.
[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 these foil packets make your life easier?
Lots of people don't feel like it's worth it to cook for one. When we talk more, lots of times it's because cooking can be complicated and takes time to clean up. That's why this shrimp and vegetable foil packet in oven is perfect: quick prep and even quicker clean-up. Plus it's packed with flavor! It's a win-win.
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 these packets so good?
How do I make a foil packet for one?
Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees or your grill. This shrimp and vegetable foil packet in the oven can easily be made in an oven or on a grill. It's also great over a campfire. While oven or grill is preheating, cut 1-2 sheets of tin foil about 14-16 inches long. Cut 1 sheet of heavy duty tin foil or 2 sheets of regular tin foil. Set foil aside.
Start to prepare the ingredients for your shrimp and vegetable foil packet in the oven by quartering an ear of corn. Do this by scoring the cob with a knife and break it into 3-4 pieces.
Cut ¼ lb Yukon gold or russet potatoes into 6-8 similar sized bites, also cut ½ whole zucchini into bite sized pieces. Smaller potatoes will cook more quickly. If you don't have zucchini, use another seasonal vegetable.
Next, slice one andouille sausage with a serrated knife. Add all remaining ingredients (including ¼ lb frozen shrimp) into large mixing bowl. I highly recommend using frozen shrimp, the water from them will help steam your shrimp and vegetable foil packets in the oven.
Pour 1 T olive oil and sprinkle 1 teaspoon 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 and vegetable foil packet in the oven immediately.
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.
- You can also cook this packet up on the grill or over a fire.
FAQ
Wrap ingredients up in tin foil, like in this shrimp and vegetable foil packet in the oven. Cook it in a 425 degree oven or over a grill!
Yes, tin foil is oven safe! Covering dishes with foil keeps them from getting too brown or helps steam food if it's cooked in a foil packet like this shrimp and vegetable foil packet 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.
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 and vegetable foil packet in oven? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Cajun Foil Packets
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
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.
Want to get more single serving recipes like this shrimp and vegetable foil packets in oven delivered to your inbox? Click here to download my Single Serving Cookbook.
Recipes are great, but you’ll need a simple 3 step process to create a meal plan that make cooking easy & helps you stop wasting food. Check out this expertly developed meal planning guide to get started.
Danielle says
I love foil packets like this for a quick and easy meal. Anything cajun is good with me!
Rebecca says
I'm with you!
Jessica Formicola says
I love foil pack meals! This looks amazing!
Rebecca says
right?! thanks so much
camila says
these foil pack meals look amazing and super easy!! What a fantastic idea!
Rebecca says
thanks! they're super easy
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
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.
Rebecca says
thanks so much Katie! that means a lot from you
Marie – Not Enough Cinnamon says
This looks so simple, easy and packed with flavor! A must try 🙂
Rebecca says
thanks Marie!
Deepika says
Foil meals are so good. I am loving everything about this recipe. It is going to my weeknight meals list.
Rebecca says
great! let me know how it turns out
Darcey says
This looks quick and delicious!!
Rebecca says
yes! absolutely
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
My family would love these! Such a great flavor combo!
Rebecca says
yay! thanks
Jenni LeBaron says
This definitely sounds like an upgrade from the traditional camping food I grew up on!
Rebecca says
haha! right?!
Anne Murphy says
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!
Rebecca says
there you go! let me know how it turned out
Taylor Kiser says
You had me at easy dinner with zero cleanup! Plus, these cajun shrimp vegetable foil packets look delicious!
Rebecca says
right?! so easy & delicious
Emily Meyer says
A really flavorful meal!
Rebecca says
yes! so flavorful
Cliona Keane says
I love foil packet recipes and this looks incredible! Cajun seasoning is one of my favourite flavour pallets and these look amazing!
Rebecca says
right?! it's so delicious! thanks
Annemarie says
These are so pretty! Great video - it looks so easy to make.
Rebecca says
oh thanks so much! I've always looked up to you & your video skills
georgie says
this looks so good! I love simple dinners and you've incorporated all my favourite vegetables!! especially Yukon golden potatoes, they are SO good!
Rebecca says
thanks so much! and yay! love eating all the delicious veggies all together
Catherine Brown says
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!
Rebecca says
oh great idea! that's so cool