Foil Packet Seafood Boil (Oven Method) 🔥🦐Individually Sealed, Butter-Soaked, and Oven-Roasted to Perfection

Foil Packet Seafood Boil delivers the full seafood boil experience without a giant pot or mess. Each foil pouch steams shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes in its own spicy garlic butter — locking in flavor and moisture.

Toss it in the oven, open it at the table, and enjoy straight from the pack.

Ingredients (Makes 2–4 packets depending on size)

• 1 lb large shrimp, shell-on or peeled
• 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 2 ears corn, cut into thirds
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1–2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Garlic Butter Sauce

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp Old Bay
• Optional: hot sauce or red pepper flakes

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Parboil

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Boil potatoes for 10 minutes until just tender. Add corn for the last 3 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.

Step 2: Build the Packets

Tear large sheets of foil (about 14–16 inches). Divide shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn evenly among the sheets. Top with lemon slices. Drizzle each with garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle with seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Step 3: Seal and Bake

Fold foil into sealed packets, crimping edges tightly to keep steam in. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes until shrimp are pink and everything is hot and juicy.

Step 4: Serve It Up

Carefully open foil packets (watch the steam!). Serve directly in the foil or dump onto plates or a tray. Garnish with fresh parsley, more lemon, or extra butter if desired.

Flavor Variations

• Add mussels, scallops, or clams to mix it up
• Toss in pre-cooked noodles or rice for a complete meal-in-a-pack
• Swap Cajun for lemon-herb seasoning for a lighter flavor
• Use flavored butter (garlic-parmesan, chili-lime, etc.) for easy twists

Serving Ideas

• Serve with a side of bread or rice to soak up the juices
• Pair with a crisp white wine, light beer, or spiked lemonade
• Great for outdoor grilling, camping, or meal prep — just adjust cooking method

Pro Tips

• Double wrap packets for leak-proof baking
• Don’t skip parboiling the potatoes — it ensures even texture
• Let guests open their own foil at the table for maximum wow
• For char, open packets in the last few minutes and broil briefly

Final Thoughts

Foil Packet Seafood Boil is low-effort, high-impact — bold butter flavor sealed in with every bite of seafood, sausage, and sweet corn. It’s backyard boil energy with weeknight simplicity and zero cleanup stress.

Wrap it tight. Bake it bold. Feast straight from the foil. 🔥🦐🍋

🦐 Explore More Seafood Recipes

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