Description

This Shrimp, Zucchini, Potatoes, and Spicy Italian Sausage Foil Pack is an easy and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for grilling or baking. Juicy shrimp combined with smoky spicy Italian sausage, tender baby potatoes, and fresh zucchini come together with aromatic spices, olive oil, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Wrapped in foil and cooked to perfection, this meal is quick to prepare, delivers a balanced plate of protein and veggies, and is ideal for outdoor cookouts or simple weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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Protein and Vegetables

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
1 pound baby potatoes, halved
12 ounces spicy Italian sausage, sliced into rounds

Seasonings and Garnishes

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat Grill or Oven: Set your grill or oven to 400°F to prepare for cooking the foil packets.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shrimp, zucchini, halved baby potatoes, and sliced spicy Italian sausage.
Season the Mixture: Drizzle the olive oil over the bowl’s contents. Sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper evenly. Toss everything until well coated with the seasoning and oil.
Prepare Foil Packs: Cut four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Divide the seasoned mixture evenly among the foil sheets, placing the ingredients in the center of each sheet.
Seal the Foil Packets: Fold the sides of the foil tightly over the mixture to seal completely, forming packets that will steam and cook the contents.
Cook: Place the foil packets on the grill grates or on a baking sheet in the oven. Cook for 25–30 minutes until the baby potatoes are tender and the shrimp is fully cooked (opaque and firm).
Serve: Carefully open each foil packet to avoid steam burns. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.

Notes

Substitute sweet potatoes for baby potatoes for a sweeter flavor and added nutrients.
Use turkey sausage instead of spicy Italian sausage for a lighter, leaner option.
Adjust the spice level by omitting or increasing the red pepper flakes as preferred.
Make sure to seal foil packets tightly to prevent steam from escaping and ensure even cooking.
For easier cleanup, place foil packets on a baking sheet if cooking in the oven.