Garlic Butter Shrimp & Corn Packets are a quick, flavorful, and mess-free meal perfect for grilling, camping, or a simple oven-baked dinner.

Juicy shrimp, sweet corn, and tender baby potatoes are coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, then sealed in foil packs to lock in flavor.

Whether you’re cooking over a campfire, on the grill, or in the oven, these foil packets deliver bold, buttery goodness with minimal cleanup.

Plus, they’re highly customizable—add sausage for extra heartiness or spice it up with Cajun seasoning. Perfect for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, this dish is sure to impress!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No-Mess Cooking – Foil packets mean zero cleanup!
Rich & Buttery Flavor – Garlic butter infuses every bite.
Perfect for Camping or Grilling – Cook over a fire, on the grill, or in the oven.
Quick & Easy – Ready in just 25 minutes!
Customizable – Add sausage, extra veggies, or spice it up.

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 ears corn, cut into thirds
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges, for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep Ingredients

Preheat grill to medium heat (375°F) or oven to 400°F.
Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

2. Prepare the Garlic Butter

In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, smoked paprika, Old Bay seasoning, and red pepper flakes.

3. Assemble the Foil Packets

Tear out 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
Divide the potatoes, corn, and shrimp evenly among the foil sheets.
Drizzle each pack with the garlic butter mixture.

4. Seal the Foil Packets

Fold the edges of the foil over the shrimp and veggies, sealing tightly.

5. Cook the Packets

Grill Method: Place packets on the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes.
Oven Method: Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
Campfire Method: Place on hot coals for 12-15 minutes.

6. Serve & Enjoy

Carefully open the foil packs (watch for steam!).
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Expert Tips

Even Cooking: Parboil baby potatoes for 5 minutes before adding them to the foil packs.
Extra Flavor: Add a splash of white wine or extra lemon juice for brightness.
Crispier Shrimp: Open the foil in the last 3 minutes to let the shrimp caramelize.
Make It a Meal: Add sliced andouille sausage for a heartier dish.
Storage & Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven at 350°F.