Description
These Cajun Sausage Shrimp Foil Packs offer a flavorful and easy-to-make grilled meal featuring succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, and vibrant vegetables seasoned with Cajun spices. Perfect for a quick summer dinner, they come together in foil packets that lock in juices and enhance the bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Meat
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prep the grill and foil packs: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cut four large sheets of aluminum foil and lightly grease each with olive oil to prevent sticking during cooking.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shrimp, sliced sausage, bell peppers, red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until everything is evenly coated with the spices and oil.
- Assemble foil packets: Divide the shrimp and sausage mixture evenly among the prepared foil sheets. Fold the foil over the ingredients and seal the edges tightly to create airtight packets that will trap steam and flavors.
- Grill the packets: Place the sealed foil packs on the preheated grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Carefully open each foil packet to avoid steam burns. Sprinkle the cooked contents with chopped fresh parsley and serve promptly with lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Notes
- Add corn kernels or baby potatoes to the foil packs for a more filling meal.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
- If a grill is unavailable, bake the foil packs in a preheated 400°F oven for 15 to 18 minutes.
