Scout Chef Kitchen Presents: Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

Hey, it's Kate with Scout Chef Kitchen here! Ready for a super quick and easy camping (or any night) dinner? Look no further because this is the one for you. I made use of the Campmaid Charcoal Chimney that is completely collapsible to flat, making it the perfect addition on a camping trip.

INGREDIENTS

1 ear of corn, cut into 8 pieces

2 medium zucchini, sliced into ¾” half moons

8 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb uncooked shrimp

4 pre-cooked andouille sausages, sliced into ¾” pieces

8 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

8 tablespoons butter

Fresh parsley, chopped
 

INSTRUCTIONS

• Tear off four 18” pieces of heavy-duty foil for each packet, along with four 16” sheets of parchment paper for each. Layer the parchment paper on top of the foil.
• Divide the corn, zucchini, garlic, shrimp, spices, and butter between the two sheets of foil.
• Seal up the foil packets, making sure to roll tightly so the steam gets trapped inside while cooking.
• Cook the packets on the grill grate over your charcoal or campfire for 15 minutes, flipping occasionally. This time may vary depending on how much charcoal you are using. You could also pop these in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes as well!
• Remove from the grill and let cool slightly. Open the packets carefully – they will be full of hot steam. Top with fresh parsley and enjoy.

Now normally you would include cut potatoes in a shrimp boil, but because we wanted to make these quickly, with everything getting done at the same time, we bypassed potatoes because they take longer than everything else to cook. If you just can’t live without them, I would make a separate foil packet with chunked potatoes (the smaller they are, the faster they will cook) and some butter, salt, and pepper. Then, once those are complete, toss them with the other cooked ingredients.
 
The same thing goes with using pre-cooked vs. raw andouille sausages. If you decide to go with the raw, be sure to cook those separately first!

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