Foil Packet Jambalaya Recipes

FOIL-PACKET SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide mixture among 6 greased 18x12-in. pieces of heavy-duty foil. Fold foil around mixture and crimp edges to seal, forming packets; place on a baking sheet. Bake until shrimp turn pink and rice is tender, 20-25 minutes.

JAMBALAYA FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat grill OR oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut 5 large sheets of heavy duty foil (about 12-inches wide by 17-inches long.) Coat foil generously with nonstick cooking spray. (Don't skip the spray or the food will stick to the foil.)
• In a large bowl, toss together all the ingredients.
• Divide mixture evenly into 5 equal portions and add to the center of each sheet of foil. (This comes out to a heaping 1 1/2 cups per packet.)
• To seal the foil packet, bring the short sides together in the middle and gently fold down over the ingredients, leaving a little space for steam. Then roll up the ends to seal closed.
• Place in the oven (on a sheet pan) or on the grill for 25-30 minutes, until shrimp is pink, rice is cooked through, and veggies are tender. (Test only 1 packet at a time; every time the packets are opened, the steam is released so it will take longer to cook.) If grilling, flip packets halfway through cook time.
• Carefully open the foil pack, expecting hot steam to be released. Let cool slightly and enjoy.
• NOTE: You must use Instant rice (Minute® rice) in order for these packs to turn out. For important recipe tips and possible variations, please refer to the full article.
• CAMPFIRE: To make these over a hot coals campfire, it can take anywhere from 20-40 minutes depending on how hot the coals are. Flip halfway through cook time.

GRILLED SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 6 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Cook rice in water as directed on package. In large bowl, mix cooked rice and remaining ingredients. Place 1/6 of mixture (dividing shrimp and scallops evenly) on center of each sheet.
• Bring up 2 sides of foil over shrimp mixture so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
• Place packets on grill over low heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 6 minutes, until shrimp are pink.
• To serve, cut large X across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape.

CHICKEN JAMBALAYA PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 450 degrees.
• Spray sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• Cut chicken into 1 inch strips and pat dry with paper towel.
• Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning.
• In a small bowl combine tomato sauce, sugar, salt, garlic, dehydrated onions, fresh parsley, dried Italian seasoning, cayenne and bell pepper.
• In a large bowl combine cooked rice, tomato mixture, seasoned chicken strips and smoked sausage slices.
• Center one-fourth of mixture on each sheet of greased foil, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
• Repeat to make four packets and place on baking sheet. Two baking sheets may be required.
• Bake 15 - 20 minutes.
• Open packet as directed above and top with green onions.
• Even better the next day!