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Easy Foil Packet Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Recipe with Garlic Butter Potatoes

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A quick and flavorful Cajun-inspired meal featuring shrimp, andouille sausage, and garlic butter potatoes cooked in foil packets for easy cleanup and bold taste.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 8 ounces sliced andouille sausage
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • Additional Cajun seasoning, to sprinkle
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning. Stir well.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
  4. Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty foil, about 12×12 inches each.
  5. Divide the potatoes evenly among the foil sheets, spreading them in the center.
  6. Layer sliced andouille sausage over the potatoes, then add the shrimp on top.
  7. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce evenly over each packet and sprinkle with extra Cajun seasoning and black pepper.
  8. Fold the edges of the foil to create sealed packets, trapping steam and flavor.
  9. Place packets on the grill grates or a baking sheet if using the oven.
  10. Grill for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, or bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender and shrimp are pink and opaque.
  11. Carefully open packets, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with optional extra lemon juice.

Notes

If shrimp cooks faster than potatoes, add shrimp halfway through cooking to avoid overcooking. Seal foil packets tightly to trap steam and juices. Use heavy-duty foil to prevent tearing. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based spread or olive oil. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a skillet.

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