Description

This Easy Grilled Shrimp Boil is a flavorful and simple seafood feast perfect for quick outdoor cooking. Featuring succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, tender baby potatoes, and sweet corn, all tossed in a buttery, garlicky Old Bay seasoning mix and grilled to perfection in foil packets or a grill basket. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal recipe for casual gatherings and summertime meals.

Ingredients

Seafood and Meat

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
8 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds

Vegetables

2 ears of corn, cut into thirds
1/2 lb baby potatoes, halved
1 lemon, sliced

Seasonings and Others

2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C), ensuring it’s ready for cooking your shrimp boil mixture.
Prepare the Potatoes: Toss the halved baby potatoes in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then microwave for 5 to 6 minutes until just tender to speed up their cooking on the grill.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, sliced smoked sausage, corn pieces, precooked potatoes, remaining olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Toss until everything is evenly coated with flavors.
Assemble Packets: Divide the mixture evenly into four large foil sheets or place everything into a grill basket for easy handling. If using foil, wrap each packet tightly to seal in the juices and flavors.
Grill the Packets: Place the foil packets or grill basket on the preheated grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked, and all ingredients are hot and slightly charred.
Serve: Carefully open the foil packets or remove the grill basket. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Serve the shrimp boil hot for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Notes

Microwaving the potatoes before grilling helps ensure they cook through without burning on the grill.
Using foil packets traps steam and juices, keeping shrimp juicy and flavorful.
Substitute Old Bay seasoning with Cajun seasoning for a spicier flavor twist.
Feel free to add other seafood like crab legs or clams if desired.
Serve with crusty bread or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.