Who doesn't love a good low country shrimp boil? Tender shrimp tossed in plenty of seasoning, perfectly steamed along with hearty veggies like potatoes and corn—it's almost as fun to eat as it is delicious. Unfortunately, it's also a hassle to make, especially if you're not feeding a real crowd.
But that's what make shrimp foil packets, so genius! They're so fast (and so easy to clean up) that you can have a personal-sized shrimp boil any night of the week. (Here are more quick easy dinner ideas for when you're strapped for time).
Here, we've collected more than two dozen of our favorite shrimp foil packet recipes. These dinners are loaded with fresh vegetables, mouthwatering sauces, and plenty of shrimp — although there are also generous helpings of Cajun sausage, salmon, and even lobster. These foil packet recipes are about to become a low-lift fallback in your weeknight healthy dinner recipe rotation.
Got kids and adults with different tastes? One of the great things about cooking individual foil packets is that each one can be adjusted to personal preferences, whether that's no lemon, please, or extra spicy, thank you. And because everything is cooked and served in foil, there are hardly any dirty dishes. These are perfect for taking outdoors and eating on the back porch, or sitting around a backyard bonfire. When you're done, just ball up the foil and toss. Now that's a winner, winner shrimp dinner!
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Grilled Shrimp Foil Packs
The beauty of shrimp foil packets is how convenient they are. Instead of filling a huge pot with 50 pounds of potatoes and seafood, you can simply fill individual foil packets with all your favorite seafood fixings and serve straight from the packet after cooking.
Get the recipe.
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Shrimp and Summer Veggie Foil Packets
Featuring zucchini, yellow squash, grape tomatoes, green bell peppers, and sweet corn, this recipe is bursting with the freshest produce of the season. It'll definitely become one of your new favorite summer dinners.
Get the recipe at Cooking Classy.
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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Foil Packets
Calling all Southerners: This dish is for you. Think of this meal as an even easier version of a low-country boil.
Get the recipe at The Recipe Critic.
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Lemon Herb Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packets
The key to to this dish? A few herbs you already have in your pantry, including dried basil, oregano, and thyme.
Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.
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Shrimp Foil Packets With Lemon Herb Butter
Serve these buttery shrimp with a side to make it a complete meal. This blogger pairs her packs with fettuccine Alfredo. Yum!
Get the recipe at Yellow Bliss Road.
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Shrimp Foil Packets With Zucchini
Eating healthy can still be tasty! This nutritious plate is keto-friendly, paleo, and gluten-free.
Get the recipe at Recipe From a Pantry.
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Garlic Dijon Shrimp and Salmon Foil Packs
Drizzle a homemade Dijon sauce on top of baked or grilled salmon and your dinner is set.
Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.
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Cilantro Lime Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Foil Packs
Looking for a low-carb dinner option that doesn't lack flavor? Try this recipe filled with corn, black beans, and avocado.
Get the recipe at Cooking Classy.
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Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets
You can prep this crowd favorite ahead of time and throw on the grill when you're ready to eat.
Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.
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Creamy Garlic Shrimp and Cheesy Potato Foil Packet
This blogger writes the best part of this recipe is that the juicy shrimp infuses the veggies with its flavor.
Get the recipe at Recipe Tin Eats.
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Paella Party Packs
There's practically no easier way to make this Spanish-inspired dinner.
Get the recipe at Delish.
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Garlic Shrimp and Veggie Foil Packs
Fill this packet with your favorite vegetables for a healthy meal you can make in just 15 minutes.
Get the recipe at Gimme Delicious.
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Lemon Garlic Dill Shrimp and Potatoes in Foil Packets
This foil packet dinner gets fancier with lemon and dill.
Get the recipe at The Kitchen Magpie.
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Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp With Zucchinni Noodles
Who says foil packet meals can't be pretty? The feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and cherry tomatoes make this dish look—and taste—delicious.
Get the recipe at Jeanette's Healthy Living.
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Shrimp and Mexican Corn Foil Packets
Top the shrimp, corn, and peppers with cheesy elote for a Mexican dish you'll want to make all summer long.
Get the recipe at Cafe Delites.
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Garlic and Herb Sausage, Shrimp, and Veggies
Pack in some protein with peeled shrimp and smoked turkey sausage for a filling weeknight dinner.
Get the recipe at Chelsea's Messy Apron.
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Garlic, Lemon, & Chive Grilled Shrimp
Serve French bread with this buttery, herb-seasoned shrimp—you'll want to dip it in the excess butter!
Get the recipe at The Cottage Mama.
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Cajun Shrimp in Foil
If you're a fan of Cajun cooking, look no further than this flavorful packet with spicy shrimp, andouille sausage, and rainbow-colored veggies. You can even make them ahead of time and keep them in the freezer—just pop them in the oven when you're ready to eat!
Get the recipe at Skinny Taste.
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Grilled Shrimp and Lobster Gremolata
Perfect for a summer meal for two, this shrimp-and-lobster dish is heightened in flavor by a gremolata dressing. You can cook it uncovered directly on the grill, but be aware all your neighbors will smell its delicious aroma and come calling!
Get the recipe at Proud Italian Cook.
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Honey Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Foil Packets
The key to this scrumptious packet of shrimp, zucchini, corn, and cherry tomatoes is the honey glaze packed with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar that you'll slather over the whole thing.
Get the recipe at NeighborFood.
