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Easy Foil Packet Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil Recipe for Perfect Seafood Night

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A quick and easy shrimp boil cooked in foil packets with garlic butter, baby potatoes, and corn, perfect for a flavorful seafood night with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 2 ears corn on the cob, cut into thirds
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F/190°C).
  2. Wash and halve baby potatoes. Toss them in a mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon melted butter, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.
  3. In the same bowl, combine shrimp, corn pieces, garlic, lemon slices, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and remaining melted butter. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty foil (about 12 x 12 inches each). Divide the partially roasted potatoes evenly among the foil sheets, then layer the shrimp and corn mixture on top.
  5. Fold foil over the ingredients and crimp edges to seal tightly, leaving a small vent for steam to escape slightly.
  6. Place foil packets on a baking sheet or directly on the grill. Cook for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque and potatoes are tender.
  7. Carefully open packets, spoon buttery juices over shrimp and veggies, garnish with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon, and serve.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the foil packets to ensure even cooking. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Pre-roast potatoes to avoid undercooking. Seal foil tightly but leave a small vent to prevent sogginess. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Thaw shrimp completely before cooking. Potatoes can be swapped with sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor. Butter can be replaced with olive oil for a dairy-free option.

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