How to Make Shrimp Boil on the Grill - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to summer cooking, there's nothing quite like a good old-fashioned shrimp boil. The combination of fresh shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage all boiled together in a flavorful broth is a quintessential summer meal. And while traditional shrimp boils are typically done on the stovetop, there's a way to take this classic dish to the next level: by cooking it on the grill.

Grilling a shrimp boil not only adds a smoky flavor to the dish, but it also creates a fun and interac...

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Ingredients

  • heavy duty aluminum foil
  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 (12 ounce) package andouille sausage, sliced
  • 2 ears corn, cut crosswise into 4 pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter, cut into 4 pats, or to taste
  • 4 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Cut four 12-inch sheets of aluminum foil. Mix shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and corn together. Add an equal portion to the center of each sheet of foil.
  • Fold up the sides of the foil packets. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pat of butter, 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic, salt, and pepper to each packet. Squeeze 1 lemon wedge into each and leave it in the packet. Toss mixture gently to combine. Fold foil over to seal packet fully.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill packets until shrimp is opaque and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    630 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 319mg
    • Sodium: 1712mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1019mg