Description
This easy shrimp boil recipe is perfect for busy nights. With shrimp, corn, and potatoes baked in foil packets, it’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ears of corn, cut into thirds
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 each lemon, sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, corn, potatoes, Old Bay seasoning, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cut large pieces of aluminum foil and place a portion of the mixture in the center of each piece.
- Top with lemon slices and fold the foil to create packets.
Cooking
- Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked and the potatoes are tender.
- Carefully open the packets, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
If your oven runs hot or cold, check at 18 minutes. Shrimp cook fast. Overcooked shrimp = rubber shrimp. Avoid microwaving leftovers for too long as shrimp toughen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Seafood