Low Country Boil Foil Packets
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!
Servings: 4
Calories: 459kcal
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
Instructions
- Preheat the grill over high heat.
- Tear off 4 sheets of aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long. 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.1-1 1/2 lb large shrimp, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 smoked Andouille sausages, 3 ears of corn cut into 3 pieces each, 1 lb red potatoes
- Drizzle with olive oil and give everything a gentle stir, keeping the ingredients as 'centered' as possible.extra virgin olive oil
- Sprinkle them with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper, to taste. Give everything another gentle stir.Old Bay seasoning, salt & pepper
- Top each mixture with a sprinkle of parsley, a tsp of lemon juice, and a pat of butter.4 scant tsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp butter, chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Pick a side and fold the foil over top of the mixture to completely cover the food. Roll the top and bottom edges to seal them closed. Ensure it's folded so the seal is tight.
- 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, and serve immediately.
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 483mg | Sodium: 1724mg | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 5mg