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Delicious Foil Pack Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil Recipe

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A quick and easy foil pack shrimp boil with garlic butter, potatoes, and corn, perfect for summer grilling or oven cooking. Juicy shrimp and tender veggies wrapped in foil for a flavorful, fuss-free meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 2 ears fresh corn, cut into thirds (or about 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the halved baby potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water. Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes until just tender but not fully cooked.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to blend.
  3. Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty foil (about 12×12 inches each). Divide the partially cooked potatoes, corn pieces, and shrimp evenly among the foil sheets.
  4. Drizzle the garlic butter mixture generously over each foil packet, coating shrimp and veggies. Toss gently if desired, being careful not to tear the foil.
  5. Fold the foil edges tightly to create sealed packets, leaving room inside for steam to circulate. Double-fold edges for extra sealing.
  6. Place the foil packs on a preheated grill over medium heat or on a baking sheet in a 400°F oven. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway if grilling, until shrimp are pink and opaque, potatoes tender, and corn cooked.
  7. Carefully open each foil packet, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve. Optionally, add extra lemon juice.

Notes

Par-cook potatoes in the microwave to ensure even cooking. Use fresh shrimp if possible and thaw frozen shrimp completely. Double-wrap foil packets to prevent leaks and flare-ups. Watch shrimp closely to avoid overcooking; they should curl into a loose ‘C’ shape. For smoky flavor, add wood chips to the grill. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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