🔥🍤 Cajun Shrimp, Sausage & Potatoes Foil Pack Dinner
A smoky, spicy, no-mess meal baked in foil—juicy shrimp, seasoned sausage, and tender potatoes all infused with Cajun butter flavor.
🧾 Ingredients (2–3 foil packs)
- 300–400g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 smoked sausage (sliced)
- 3–4 medium potatoes (cubed small)
- 2–3 tbsp oil or melted butter
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
🌶️ Cajun seasoning
- 1½ tsp paprika (smoked if possible)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust heat)
- ½ tsp thyme or mixed herbs
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional: chili flakes
🍋 Finish
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Pre-cook potatoes (important step)
- Boil potatoes for 5–7 minutes until slightly tender
(This ensures they cook fully in the oven) - Drain and set aside
2. Season everything
In a bowl mix:
- potatoes + sausage + shrimp
- oil/butter + garlic
- Cajun seasoning
Toss until fully coated.
3. Assemble foil packs
- Place mixture in large foil sheets
- Fold tightly into sealed packets (leave a little space for steam)
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Bake for 20–25 minutes
- Open carefully (hot steam inside!)
5. Finish & serve
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice
- Sprinkle parsley
🍽️ Result
You get a bold, smoky, spicy Cajun shrimp, sausage, and tender potatoes all steamed together in seasoned butter juices.
⭐ Pro tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp (they cook fast)
- Pre-boiling potatoes is key for softness
- Add extra butter for richer flavor
- Use heavy-duty foil to avoid leaks
If you want, I can also make:
- air fryer foil pack version ⚡
- creamy Cajun Alfredo twist 🍝
