When it comes to getting authentic shrimp bake flavor, don’t skimp on the seasonings. It may seem like a lot of flavor going in, but when it all melts together inside the packet, it becomes an amazing meld of taste. Don’t forget to leave some space in the foil packet for steam to build up. This is how the vegetables cook, and it’s what keeps it from becoming a big mushy mess. Thank you again to the mastermind at La Crème de la Crumb for turning an amazing event into an accessible meal that I believe that anyone could make.

 

 

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and de-veined

2 ears of corn on the cob, husked

½ pound andouille sausage

1 pound baby red potatoes OR baby yellow potatoes

3 tablespoons old bay seasponing

salt and pepper, to taste

3 teaspoons minced garlic

juice of ½ lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving

3 tablespoons, melted + ½ cup butter, divided

chopped fresh parsley, for topping

 

Instructions

Chop corn into thirds, then chop each third in half lengthwise. Chop potatoes into 2 inch pieces. Boil corn and potatoes for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a large bowl combine shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. Stir together melted 3 tablespoons butter, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, juice from half a lemon, and salt and pepper to taste and pour over shrimp, sausage, and veggies. Stir to coat.

Divide between four 12×12 inch sheets of aluminum foil. Fold edges of foil up around the food to create a closed packet.

Cook on preheated grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 5-6 minutes on the second side. Alternately, you can bake the packets at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until corn is tender and shrimp are pink and fully cooked.

While packets are cooking, melt remaining butter in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Once melted, continue to stir gently over medium heat for 3-4 minutes longer until color changes from pale yellow to a golden amber (but be careful not to burn it).

Serve shrimp boil packs topped with chopped parsley, lemon wedges for squeezing, and browned butter for drizzling over the top or dipping.

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Quick tip: Want to make your own Old Bay seasoning? Whisk together 1 tablespoon celery salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon dry mustard, ⅛ teaspoon each allspice, cloves, and a pinch of ground ginger.

Recipe and image courtesy of La Crème de la Crumb