Description
Sizzling Cajun shrimp packets bring Louisiana’s spicy spirit straight to dinner tables. Wrapped in foil and seasoned with bold spices, these succulent seafood parcels promise a quick, flavorful meal that transports diners to New Orleans with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 lb or 454 grams)
- 3 ounces (85 grams) andouille sausage, thinly sliced
- 1 ¼ cups (296 milliliters) corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) chopped parsley
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) chopped basil
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning blend
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) dry white wine (e.g., Pinot Grigio)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly mix Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Meticulously coat fresh shrimp with the seasoning blend, massaging the spices into the seafood for maximum flavor absorption.
- Carefully arrange four large aluminum foil sheets on a clean work surface, creating individual cooking pouches for each serving.
- Evenly distribute sliced andouille sausage, diced zucchini, colorful bell peppers, and fresh corn kernels across the center of each foil sheet.
- Artfully place the seasoned shrimp on top of the vegetable and sausage mixture, creating an visually appealing and balanced arrangement.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and basil over each packet, adding a vibrant touch of herbaceous flavor.
- Delicately drizzle of crisp white wine and of extra virgin olive oil over each assembled packet.
- Carefully fold and crimp the foil edges, creating a tight seal that will trap steam and flavors during cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), ensuring the temperature is consistent before placing the packets inside.
- For fresh packets, bake for 13-15 minutes until shrimp are opaque and perfectly cooked.
- For frozen packets, extend cooking time to 35-40 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches a safe 145°F (63°C).
- Cautiously open the foil packets, being mindful of escaping steam, and plate the contents immediately.
- Optional: Garnish with additional fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon for an extra burst of brightness.
Notes
- Make these foil packets ahead of time for stress-free meal prep and easy cleanup.
- Frozen packets can be stored for up to 3 months, ensuring a quick dinner solution during busy weeks.
- Choose fresh, large shrimp for the best texture and flavor in this one-pan meal.
- Select spicy Cajun seasoning based on personal heat preference to customize the dish’s intensity.
- Zucchini and bell peppers can be swapped with seasonal vegetables for variety and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Grilling, Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg