Name: Low Country Boil Foil Packets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1-1 1/2 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined); 2 cloves of garlic (minced); 2 smoked Andouille sausages (preferably Cajun flavored, thinly sliced); 3 ears of corn cut into 3 pieces each; 1 lb red potatoes (chopped into bite size pieces); extra virgin olive oil; Old Bay seasoning (to taste); 4 scant tsp lemon juice; 4 tbsp butter; salt & pepper (to taste); chopped fresh parsley leaves (or dried)

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Low Country boil foil packets scream Southern summer picnics. You don’t have to look far to find a newspaper lined backyard table piled high with shrimp, andouille sausage, steamed corn, and red potatoes. And these packets help cut down on the mess so you can enjoy those Low Country flavors with less work!

Nothing makes me think of summer quite as much as Low Country boils.

The combination of shrimp, sausage, corn, and red potatoes all steamed in butter and spices.

Sign me right up!

Now one of the most polarizing things about this dish is it’s often made for a crowd and served heaped onto a newspaper covered picnic table.

And everyone just digs right in.

People either love it because it’s delicious and casual, or hate it because it’s a very communal way of eating and can be messy.

These Low Country boil foil packets give you all the flavors of the Low Country boil in self contained, individual servings so there’s less mess and less clean up.

What is a Low Country boil?

Low Country boil is very similar to a Cajun boil.

Both Low Country boils and Cajun boils feature shellfish and sausage boiled with corn and potatoes.

Since Low Country boils originate from the Low Country in South Carolina, they rely heavily on shrimp and sometimes crawfish.

The Cajun boils from Louisiana don’t mix shellfish quite as often.

Low Country boils are also sometimes called Frogmore stew or Beaufort stew.

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

Shrimp– Large shrimp peeled and deveined
Garlic– Minced
Smoked sausages– Andouille, preferably Cajun flavored, thinly sliced.
Corn on the cob– Husked and cut into 3 pieces
Red potatoes– Cut into bite sized pieces
Olive oil– Extra virgin preferably
Seasoning– Old Bay, salt, pepper, and fresh or dried parsley leaves
Butter
Lemon juice– Fresh is best

How to Make

Making Low Country boil foil packets is easy!

To do it, preheat the grill over high heat.

While the grill is heating, assemble the foil packets.

Start by tearing off 4 foot long sheets of foil.

Spread each foil sheet out over a flat work surface.

Divvy up the shrimp, garlic, sausage, corn, and potatoes evenly over the center of the foil sheets.

Drizzle the mixture with olive oil and give everything a gentle stir, keeping the ingredients as ‘centered’ as possible.

Then sprinkle them with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper, to taste.

Stir each packet again and then top each with a sprinkle of parsley, a teaspoon of lemon juice, and a pat of butter.

Pick a side and tightly fold the foil over top of the mixture to completely cover the food.

Roll the top and bottom edges to seal them closed.

Make sure it’s tightly sealed.

Transfer the foil packets to the heated grill and cook until just cooked through, about 15-20 minutes, gently flipping them half way through.

Pierce each packet with a fork or a knife to allow the trapped steam to safely escape.

Serve immediately.

Enjoy!

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Reheat in a hot oven or in the microwave until warmed through.

Can I make these in the oven instead?

Yes!

One of the best parts of these Low Country boil foil packets is that you can make them inside anytime of year.

Just assemble the foil packets as directed and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until the shrimp is pink and sausage is cooked through.

Tips and Tricks

You can add more or less Old Bay to suit your tastes.
Not a fan of spicy food? Choose a less spicy sausage or omit it all together.
You can add blue crab or crawfish in place of half of the shrimp.
This recipe can be halved, or doubled, easily and as needed.

Other Easy Foil Packet Recipes

Low Country boil foil packets are a flavor packed taste of Southern summers.

Make them and enjoy!

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