By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
160 cal · 25 min
Shrimp Boil Foil Packs
Recipe GLPR2cf1911bc47069
Seasoned shrimp, fresh corn, and jalapeños steam together in foil packets with beer and lemon juice on the grill. Each packet opens to reveal a delicious, protein-packed meal ready to serve straight from the package.
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Ingredients
1 1/4 lb. EZ-peel shrimp (16- to 20-count)
1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
2 ears corn, shucked
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
1 cup light beer
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Directions
Preheat your grill to high heat. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with the Old Bay seasoning and toss well to coat evenly. Tear off four 20-inch lengths of heavy-duty aluminum foil and lay them flat on two baking sheets.
Cut each ear of corn into 6 equal pieces. On each foil sheet, arrange the corn pieces and sliced jalapeño on one half. Top with one-quarter of the seasoned shrimp. Carefully lift the edges of the foil and pour 1/4 cup of beer and 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice into each packet. Fold the foil in half over the contents, then fold and crimp all edges securely to seal each packet.
Place the sealed foil packets directly on the grill grates, cover the grill, and cook for 10 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through (reaching an internal temperature of 145°F). Carefully transfer each packet to a serving plate. Using scissors or a sharp knife, cut an 'X' in the center of each packet and fold back the foil triangles to open and serve.
Comments
Shrimp boil foil packs nail Charlotte relevance: shrimp and corn are coast and regional staples, and the ingredient list is completely available at any major local chain including Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart. The real cost driver is shrimp itself, which typically runs $8–12 per pound depending on size and quality, pushing this to roughly $8–10 per serving once corn and beer are factored in. The stated 25 minutes is honest if you're using pre-peeled shrimp and starting with boiling water; with whole shrimp and prep, add 5–8 minutes. This is a solid family weeknight dish that doesn't demand constant attention, reheats reasonably well if loosely covered in the oven, and the foil-pack format keeps cleanup minimal. The only minor friction is that fresh jalapeños vary in season, but they're available year-round at any of the major chains listed.
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