I love making foil packets! There are a million things to cook in them, they are so easy and minimal cleanup.
Last year I made Shrimp Boil Packets and they were a huge hit so I wanted to recreate it this year. I had recently purchased a new gumbo seasoning, and based on the way it smelled I really wanted to use it! And boy am I glad I made the purchase!

This Shrimp Gumbo Foil Packet is probably one of the top 5 dishes I’ve ever made. My husband and I loved it that much! I was stuffed beyond capacity so much to the point I had to lay down – lol! But I couldn’t stop eating!
Now this recipe does call for the special seasoning blend Gumbeaux Seasoning* but gosh, I think it’s absolutely worth it. You’ll find plenty of other things to use it on, I have no doubt!
In addition to cooking our entire meal in foil packets, I will oftentimes make side dishes on the grill using the foil method. I simply chop up any veggies I have in the fridge, sprinkle with whatever seasonings I have on hand and a little olive oil and I’m ready to go! Cook on the grill or in the oven.

Gumbo Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
- Yield: 4 packets 1x
Ingredients
- 3 ears of corn – cleaned and shucked
- 1 cup fresh okra – sliced
- 2 cups baby potatoes – cut in half
- 2 cups andouille sausage – sliced
- 1 lb shrimp – uncooked and deveined
- 3 tablespoon Blue Lotus Gumbeaux Seasoning* See notes below
- 1/4 tablespoons old bay seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 pats of butter
- olive oil
- 4 large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat grill over medium/high heat to 400F.
- Pre-cook the halved potatoes. In a microwave save bowl place the potatoes and add water, just enough to cover the potatoes. Cook on high in 2 min intervals until the potatoes are fork-tender. Then discard the water.
- Prepare the corn. Cut each ear of corn into 3 pieces.
- In a large bowl combine the okra, potatoes, andouille sausage, shrimp, gumbo seasoning, old bay, salt, pepper and a big drizzle of olive oil. Toss well to combine. Everything should be very well coated in the oil and seasonings.
- Make an assembly line of the 4 pieces of foil. Divide the corn event amount each foil packet, then top with the seasoned sausage mixture. Note: place the shrimp on the top of the pile, shrimp cook so quickly you do not want them directly in contact with the grill.
- Finish by topping with a small drizzle of oil and place 2 pats of butter on the very top. Fold up tightly the top and bottom then the sides.
- Place on the hot grill and cook 10-15 minutes.
Notes
*If you did not have the Gumbeaux Seasoning Blend (I would highly recommend it thou, it really is fantastic), you can use this Cajun Seasoning Mix: 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon celery seed, 2 Tbsp paprika, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, 1 Tbsp dried thyme, 1 Tbsp dried oregano
Promo Code: If you did want to try the Gumbeaux Seasoning use promo code: DITK20 to save 20%. This not paid or sponsored in any way, I just really like the seasoning!
Ooooh I’m so excited about trying this…it looks so good!!’
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Hi Tanya! YAY! It really is so good! If you do end up making it, let me know what you think. Thank you so much for visiting my blog! I hope you are having a good weekend!
With the Old Bay seasoning—which one is it? I see there is Old Bay Paprika, Blackened, etc…
I’m sorry, Lindy. I don’t quite understand your question. “With the Old Bay seasoning”, happy to help just need a bit more information. Thank you!