Easy Shrimp and Sausage Foil Packs Recipe

Shrimp and Sausage Foil Packs Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Servings: 4

One of our family's favorite summer meals is these Easy Shrimp & Sausage Foil Packs. Whether we're cooking on the grill while friends are over or popping them into the oven on a busy weeknight, they're always a hit.

They're everything a summer meal should be:

• Fun to assemble

• Ready in no time

• Easy cleanup

• Completely customizable

Everyone gets their own little foil packet filled with their favorite ingredients.

One of the best things about foil packs is how easy they are to customize. Everyone can build their own with the ingredients they enjoy most. Not in the mood for shrimp? Simply substitute kielbasa, andouille sausage, chicken, or another favorite protein.

We love entertaining, especially during the summer, and these foil packs have become our go-to meal. They remind me of the sheet pan dinners everyone seems to be making these days, but I think they're even more fun because everyone gets their own individual foil packet to open at the table. Watching everyone open their own little foil "present" and discover what's inside always brings a smile to my face.

For this version, we seasoned everything with Cherchies® Cajun Seasoning, giving it those classic Cajun boil flavors we all love. The best part is that this recipe can become an entirely different meal simply by changing the seasoning blend.

Not sure which seasoning to choose? Each one brings its own unique flavor profile, so don't be afraid to experiment. You may just discover your new family favorite!

Here are a few of our favorites:

• Cherchies® Cajun Seasoning – Bold Louisiana-inspired flavor with just the right amount of heat.

• Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning – A savory, family-friendly option that pairs beautifully with shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn.

• Cherchies® Lemon Dill Seasoning – Bright, fresh flavors that are perfect for seafood and summer vegetables.

• Cherchies® Lem 'N Pepper Spicy Blend – Citrusy with a peppery kick that's fantastic on shrimp.

• Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning – Fresh citrus flavor that gives these foil packs a delicious Southwestern twist.

It's amazing how one simple recipe can create an entirely different flavor experience just by changing the seasoning.

If you love Cajun-inspired meals, be sure to check out our Cajun Shrimp Boil Recipe—another family favorite packed with shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and plenty of bold flavor.

Whether you're feeding the family on a busy weeknight or hosting friends for a backyard cookout, these Easy Shrimp & Sausage Foil Packs are packed with flavor, incredibly easy to customize, and leave you with almost no cleanup—which means more time to relax and enjoy summer.

Thanks for stopping by! 😊 I hope these Easy Shrimp & Sausage Foil Packs become a favorite at your house just like they have at ours. If you make this recipe, we’d love to hear how it turned out! Leave a comment below and let me know which Cherchies® Seasoning you used—or share your favorite combination of proteins and vegetables.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 12–14 ounces fully cooked kielbasa or andouille sausage, sliced

• 1 pound baby potatoes, halved or quartered

• 2 ears fresh corn, cut into thirds

• 1 zucchini, sliced into ½-inch half-moons (optional, but cook in a separate foil pack)

• 1 yellow squash, sliced into ½-inch half-moons (optional, but cook in a separate foil pack)

• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (you can use whatever pepper you have on hand)

• 1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 2–3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2–3 tablespoons Cherchies® Cajun Seasoning (or your favorite Cherchies® seasoning)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Preparation

Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F.

If needed, par-boil the potatoes for 5–7 minutes until just beginning to soften. Drain well.

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, corn, zucchini, squash, bell pepper, onion, sausage, olive oil, and Cherchies® Cajun Seasoning. Toss until everything is evenly coated.

Gently fold in the shrimp.

Divide the mixture evenly among four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Fold and seal the foil packets tightly.

Grill or bake the foil packets for 15–20 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Carefully open the foil packets (watch for the hot steam!), garnish with fresh parsley and lemon if desired, and serve immediately.

A Few Tips

• Use baby potatoes, cut in half or even thirds. If they're on the larger side, par-boil them for 5–7 minutes before assembling the foil packets since shrimp cook so quickly.

• We prefer fully cooked kielbasa or andouille sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces. They cook perfectly alongside the vegetables and shrimp.

• If you're using raw Italian sausage, we recommend cooking it beforehand or preparing it in a separate foil packet to ensure it reaches a safe internal temperature.

• If you're grilling, consider cooking the vegetables in separate foil packets. They often need a little longer than the shrimp, so everything finishes cooking at the same time.

Easy Homemade Lemon Dill Pickles Recipe

Easy Homemade Lemon Dill Pickles Recipe

One of the joys of summer is the abundance of vegetables—whether from your own garden, a farmers' market, or a CSA share —each week brings a bounty of farm-fresh produce. While cucumbers are the classic choice for pickling, they’re just the beginning.

There’s nothing quite like the satisfying crunch of a fresh homemade pickle. Whether you enjoy them on burgers, sandwiches, charcuterie boards, or straight from the jar, pickles are the ultimate snack that never goes out of style.

With Cherchies® Lem ’n Dill Seasoning, making your own pickles at home has never been easier—or more flavorful.

Why Lem ’n Dill?

Cherchies® Lem ’n Dill Seasoning Blend is a classic blend of zesty lemon, aromatic dill, and savory seasonings that add brightness and depth to any dish. It’s a natural pairing for cucumbers, enhancing their crisp freshness with just the right balance of tang and herbaceous flavor. The result? Pickles that taste like summer in a jar.

But why stop there? With Cherchies® Lem ’n Dill Seasoning, you can transform a whole plethora of CSA veggies into crisp, tangy pickled treats that will brighten any meal. More on that below.

A Jar Full of Flavor

Making your own pickles is a fun, easy way to enjoy the flavors of Cherchies® Lem ’n Dill Seasoning all year long. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a crunchy, tangy treat that everyone will love.

So grab a jar, some fresh cucumbers, and a shaker of Cherchies® Lem ’n Dill Seasoning—and get ready to pucker up with pickle perfection!

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Ingredients

• 6 cucumbers (Kirby-type), sliced into spears or discs (Seedless English cucumbers typically do not work well with this recipe)

• 1 ½ cups white vinegar

• 6 cups of water

• 16 garlic cloves (sliced or chopped)

• ¼ cup Cherchies® Lem ’n Dill Seasoning

• ¼ cup salt (about two tablespoons if halving)

• Fresh dill sprigs

Preparation

In a large pot, bring vinegar and 6 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and stir in the salt.

Slice or chop garlic and roughly chop dill. Set aside.

Wash cucumbers and slice into wedge spears, coin-like discs, or even sandwich slicers.

To a quart-size jar or deep container with a lid, add a layer of fresh dill to the bottom. (We often use cleaned take-out containers or mason jars with lids.) If you’re making a lot, a Rubbermaid-type container would also work.

Add garlic slices, then a spoonful of Cherchies® Lem ’n Dill Seasoning. Repeat layers of cucumbers, garlic, dill, and Cherchies® Lem ‘N Dill until the container is filled.

Pour the cooled brine over the vegetables, ensuring everything is submerged.

Seal with a lid and refrigerate. Pickles will be ready in 24 hours, but the flavor intensifies over several days. Pickles can be refrigerated for a few weeks.

*Note- We have made these tasty pickles several times and experimented with different shapes. For the sandwich stacker size (pictured on the right), we placed the sliced cucumbers standing up.

Here you have it, homemade lemon dill pickles! Enjoy!

Ways to Enjoy Your Homemade Pickles

• On a burger: Add a zesty crunch to your favorite backyard classic.

• As a snack: Pair with cheese and crackers for a quick, flavorful bite.

• Chopped into salads: Add brightness and acidity to potato salad, chicken salad, or grain bowls.

• Charcuterie boards: Impress your guests with fresh, homemade pickles alongside meats and cheeses.

Vegetables You Can Pickle

• Cucumbers (classic spears or discs)

• Carrots (cut into sticks or coins)

• Green beans

• Cauliflower florets

• Radishes

• Zucchini or summer squash

• Bell peppers

• Onions

Mix and match your favorites!

Here’s what some of our friends have to say about Cherchies® Lem ‘N Dill Seasoning. Wait until they hear about pickles!!

“Our family favorite. Used this for over 15 years on chicken, fish, veggies, eggs etc. Perfect balance of flavors! Enhances everything that we use it with. Love it!”- Ann

“Always a hit! One of my favorite dips and something I keep on hand!"- Unknown

“Been using this product since the late 1980's. Thanks for such a great product."- Kathy M.

“It is so versatile. I sprinkle it on cooked vegetables and most salads. I use the dip recipe for raw veggies. I make a cream cheese and mayonnaise mixture using lots if Lem’n Dill for a smoked salmon spread. It is wonderful added to sour cream for baked potatoes. I have been a fan for 40+ years!️"- Maryjane

Yogurt and Lem'n Dill Sauce Recipe

Yogurt and Lem ‘n Dill Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: (No cooking. (30 minutes in the refrigerator)

Difficulty: Easy

One of our favorite sauces over veggies, chicken, lamb, and fish, or paired with gyros or falafels, is this delicious yogurt and lemon dill sauce featuring Cherchies® Lem'N Dill Seasoning.

Sauces are "liquids that accompany the main ingredients of a dish." They are the perfect flavor enhancer for dishes. Sometimes, we add sauces to intensify the food's flavor and stimulate our senses; other times, we may use them to complement the dish with contrasting tastes.  cookist.com. Now you know! 

The beauty of this dreamy sauce is that it is ready in less than 5 minutes and is perfect for low-carb diets, and by substituting the yogurt with vegan yogurt, it becomes a tasty plant-based condiment. We suggest making this sauce half an hour before serving, but allowing the sauce to refrigerate for a couple of hours intensifies the flavors.

So, keep this easy recipe in your back pocket if you want a flavorful, creamy sauce for veggies, chicken, lamb, fish, or certain Mediterranean dishes, such as Gyros or falafels. Your taste buds will thank you. 

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Ingredients 

• 1 (8oz.) plain, low-fat yogurt (Substitute Greek yogurt if you prefer))

• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

• 1/4 teaspoon (tsp.) salt

• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp.) white pepper

• 2 Tablespoons (TBSP) Lem 'n Dill Seasoning Blend

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise

Preparation 

Mix all the ingredients together and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. We suggest at least a half hour, but allowing the sauce to refrigerate for a couple of hours intensifies the flavors. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out by adding a little water.

Enjoy!

Fresh Zucchini Pie Recipe

Fresh Zucchini Pie Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time:  65 minutes

Difficulty:  Easy

Serves 8

Is zucchini growing out of your ears this Summer? Our garden has abundantly provided us with a plethora of zucchini this summer. As mentioned in my recent post, aside from stir-fries, sauteeing, fritters, zucchini bread (more on that in another post), or even giving to neighbors, I needed another recipe to share with you to use up our bounty. Introducing our Fresh Zucchini Pie Recipe!

This garden-fresh recipe features, you guessed it, ZUCCHINI, mushrooms, eggs, cheese, Cherchies® Lem ‘N Dill and Cherchies® Garlic Seasonings, and an unusual hash brown pie crust. We have tried other recipes without using Cherchies® Seasonings, and the result is not the same.

This easy recipe would be perfect for brunch, “Meatless Monday,” dinner, or any time you have a hankering for fresh veggies, cheese, and potatoes. Serve this zucchini pie with our Cranberry Spinach Salad for a complete meal.

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Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen loose-pack hash brown potatoes, thawed (*You can also make your own hash browns. See Note below).

• 1 beaten egg

• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) Cherchies® Lem’n Dill Seasoning

• 2 cups thinly sliced zucchini

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms

• 1 TBSP. margarine or butter

• 3 beaten eggs

• 3/4 cup shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese

• 1⁄2 cup milk

• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp.) Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning

• 2 teaspoons (tsp.) snipped fresh oregano

• 1/4 teaspoon (tsp.) salt

• 1/4 teaspoon (tsp.) pepper

• cooking spray

*Note: This time, we made our own hash browns with gold potatoes that we had on hand and our food processor’s shredding attachment for this picture. Before we assembled this pie, we soaked the potatoes in cold water to avoid turning brown and then drained them on a clean dish towel.

Preparation

Combine one egg, onion, and Parmesan cheese in a large mixing bowl. Stir in potatoes. Transfer the potato mixture to a 9-inch pie plate or a 10-inch quiche dish. Pat the mixture in the bottom and up the sides of the dish. Bake uncovered in a 400° oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden. (I accidentally cooked my crust too long for the photo).

Cool slightly on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. In a large skillet, sauté zucchini and mushrooms in butter until crisp-tender. Cool slightly. Arrange the zucchini mixture atop the crust.

In a small mixing bowl, combine the remaining three eggs, cheese, milk, Cherchies® Lem’N Dill and Garlic Seasonings, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the zucchini mixture into the hash brown crust. Bake in the oven at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes until the filling is set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Fresh Zucchini Pie. Enjoy!