Description
Easy Grilled Shrimp Boil is a fun, no-fuss version of the classic shrimp boil, cooked on the grill in foil packets or a grill basket. Loaded with shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes, it’s smoky, buttery, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 2 ears of corn, cut into thirds
- 1/2 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Microwave for 5–6 minutes or until just tender. Set aside.
- In the same bowl, add shrimp, sausage, corn pieces, precooked potatoes, remaining olive oil, melted butter, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Divide the mixture into 4 large foil sheets or place everything into a grill basket. If using foil, wrap tightly into packets.
- Grill for 12–15 minutes, flipping once halfway, until shrimp is pink and fully cooked, and everything is hot and slightly charred.
- Carefully open foil packets or remove grill basket. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Microwaving or parboiling the potatoes first ensures everything finishes cooking at the same time.
- Adjust seasoning to taste or use your favorite Cajun blend.
- Can also be baked in the oven at 425°F for 20 minutes if grilling isn’t an option.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice to soak up the juices.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg