Onion Shrimp Sausage Packets (Printable View)

Juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, potatoes, and corn roasted with Cajun spices in foil packets.

# Ingredient List:

→ Seafood & Meats

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 large onion, cut into wedges
04 - 2 ears corn, each cut into 4 pieces
05 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasoning & Oils

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 2 tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1 lemon, sliced

→ Optional Garnishes

13 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Additional lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F or grill to medium-high heat.
02 - In a large bowl, combine shrimp, sausage, onion, corn, potatoes, and garlic.
03 - Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Cut 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, approximately 12 by 16 inches each.
05 - Divide the mixture evenly among the foil sheets, placing in the center of each. Top each with lemon slices.
06 - Fold the long sides of the foil over the mixture, then roll up the ends tightly to seal and create packets.
07 - Arrange packets on a baking sheet for oven or directly on the grill. Bake or grill for 20 to 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender and shrimp are cooked through.
08 - Carefully open packets to release steam. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one packet—minimal cleanup and maximum flavor trapped inside where it belongs.
  • You can prep these in the morning and throw them in the oven whenever dinner needs to happen.
  • Shrimp and sausage are a combination that feels indulgent but comes together faster than takeout.
02 -
  • Cut your potatoes evenly or some will be crunchy while others are mush—spend the extra thirty seconds making them roughly the same size.
  • Don't skip the foil sealing step; loose packets leak all the flavorful liquid out, and that's where the magic lives.
03 -
  • Tear off a small corner of foil before fully sealing so steam can escape gradually—this prevents explosive packets and cooks the potatoes more evenly.
  • If you want heat, add cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix rather than hot sauce, which can make things watery—start with a pinch and adjust next time.
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