Make this single serving shrimp foil packet in the oven for a 20 minute dinner for one. This recipe, with frozen shrimp requires no clean-up because you cook it in foil!
[This recipe for a shrimp foil packet in the oven 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]
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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. This flavorful shrimp foil packet in the oven is perfect: quick prep and quicker clean-up.
This recipe has become a favorite of my mom's. It's so easy, packed with flavor, and can be made in the oven or camp stove if you're camping. It's seriously so good and includes delicious summer zucchini and corn on the cob.
It's also a great recipe, because it's as easy to make extra servings of. This isn't a great recipe for leftovers, but if you're feeding more than yourself, make extra servings. Divide each serving into it's own foil packet.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card for shrimp foil packet in the oven for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick visual + description of what's in this recipe.
- Frozen shrimp: Definitely use frozen shrimp so they won't get overcooked, and the extra moisture will help steam all the other ingredients.
- Andouille sausage
- Corn on the cob: intact corn is the best option for this shrimp foil packet in the oven as it'll steam well. Corn kernels are just very small for the rest of the ingredients.
- Yukon gold potatoes: These are my favorite potatoes, cut them small so they don't have to be cooked for longer. You can use russet potatoes too.
- Olive oil
- Cajun seasoning
- Parsley: for garnish, you don't have to add it.
Instructions
Scroll down to the recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.
1. Preheat 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).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Next, slice 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. Plus fresh shrimp cook very fast and may get overcooked.
5. Pour olive oil and sprinkle cajun seasoning over ingredients, mix until well combined.
6. 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.
7. 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.
Storage/Reheating Tips
Store leftover shrimp foil packet in foil or an airtight container in the fridge for about a week.
Because there is shrimp and zucchini in this frozen shrimp foil packet recipe, it won't freeze well.
To reheat, remove from foil and place in a container with lid or cover and microwave until warm. You can pan fry the meat and vegetables too for crispy edges and browned flavor.
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 would be good to add to this shrimp foil packet in the oven.
FAQ
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!
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.
Keep your food in the foil packet and place it in a 350 degree oven. Cook it until all ingredients are warmed through.
What to do with leftover ingredients
When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer 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, and No-Mayo Potato Salad.
- Zucchini: Zucchini & Corn Salad, 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!
Single Serving Frozen Shrimp Foil Packet
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 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 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 pound 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 pound frozen shrimp) into large mixing bowl.
- Pour 1 Tablespoon 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 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.
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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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
Jenni LeBaron says
This definitely sounds like an upgrade from the traditional camping food I grew up on!
Rebecca says
haha! right?!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
My family would love these! Such a great flavor combo!
Rebecca says
yay! thanks
Darcey says
This looks quick and delicious!!
Rebecca says
yes! absolutely
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
Marie – Not Enough Cinnamon says
This looks so simple, easy and packed with flavor! A must try 🙂
Rebecca says
thanks Marie!
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
camila says
these foil pack meals look amazing and super easy!! What a fantastic idea!
Rebecca says
thanks! they're super easy
Jessica Formicola says
I love foil pack meals! This looks amazing!
Rebecca says
right?! thanks so much
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!