Easy Grilled Shrimp Boil
This Easy Grilled Shrimp Boil is everything you love about a traditional shrimp boil—sweet corn, juicy shrimp, tender potatoes, and smoky sausage—wrapped in foil and tossed on the grill. No pots, no mess, just summer flavor at its best! Perfect for BBQs, camping, and family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 8 oz smoked sausage sliced into rounds
- ½ lb baby potatoes halved
- 2 ears corn cut into thirds
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-cook potatoes and corn: Boil potatoes for 10 minutes until just tender. Add corn for the last 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the grill: Heat grill to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C).
- Assemble foil packs: In a large bowl, combine shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle with Old Bay, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Wrap in foil: Divide mixture among 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil. Fold and seal tightly to create packets.
- Grill the packs: Place foil packets on the grill and cook for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway through, until shrimp is pink and fully cooked.
- Serve hot: Carefully open foil packs (watch for steam). Squeeze lemon juice over top and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Add a pinch of cayenne for heat or a pat of butter inside each foil packet for richness.
- You can swap shrimp with scallops or add clams for a seafood twist.
- Make it ahead by assembling the foil packs up to 1 day in advance and refrigerating.