Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make foil pack dinner featuring succulent shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, sweet corn, tender potatoes, and vibrant red bell pepper. Perfect for grilling or baking, this dish combines Cajun seasoning with fresh ingredients for a satisfying and low-effort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Meat
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
Vegetables
- 1 ear of corn, cut into kernels
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Seasonings and Oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Peel and cube the potatoes, cut corn kernels from the ear, and slice the red bell pepper to ready all the vegetables for mixing.
- Season vegetables: In a bowl, combine the prepared corn, potatoes, and red bell pepper with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the vegetables with the seasoning and oil.
- Combine shrimp and sausage: In a separate bowl, mix the peeled and deveined shrimp with the sliced andouille sausage to prepare the protein components.
- Assemble foil packs: Lay out two large sheets of aluminum foil. Evenly divide the seasoned vegetables, shrimp, and sausage between the two sheets, placing the ingredients in the center of each foil sheet.
- Seal the foil packs: Fold the foil sheets over the ingredients and tightly seal the edges to create foil packets, ensuring no steam escapes during cooking.
- Cook the foil packs: Grill the foil packs over medium heat or bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, sausage is heated, and vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packs to avoid steam burns, then serve the shrimp, sausage, and vegetable mixture immediately while warm and flavorful.
Notes
- Use gloves or tongs when handling hot foil packs to prevent burns.
- Cajun seasoning can be adjusted based on desired spice level.
- For extra flavor, add minced garlic or a squeeze of lemon juice before sealing the packets.
- Foil packs can also be cooked in an air fryer at 375°F for 15-18 minutes if preferred.
- Ensure shrimp is fresh or properly thawed before cooking for best taste and texture.
