Description
These Paella-Inspired Foil Packs bring all the vibrant flavor of the classic Spanish dish to the grill — with smoky paprika, saffron-infused rice, juicy shrimp, sausage, and peppers — wrapped and cooked in convenient foil packets for easy prep and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup parboiled rice (or long-grain white rice, see notes)
- 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon saffron threads or 1 teaspoon turmeric (for color)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz cooked or smoked sausage, sliced (chorizo or andouille)
- 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lemon wedges and chopped parsley for serving
- Heavy-duty foil (4 large sheets)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill or Oven: Heat grill to medium-high or preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Make Rice Base: In a bowl, mix uncooked rice with chicken broth, saffron or turmeric, paprika, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Foil Packs: Evenly divide rice mixture among 4 foil sheets. Top with sausage, shrimp, bell pepper, and peas.
- Seal & Cook: Fold and seal the foil tightly. Place on grill or baking sheet. Cook 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway if grilling, until rice is tender and shrimp is cooked through.
- Serve: Carefully open packs (watch for steam). Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot.
Notes
Use parboiled rice or soak standard rice in water for 30 minutes before adding to prevent undercooking. Substitute chicken or tofu for shrimp if preferred. Make ahead for campfire meals!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Grill
- Method: Foil Pack, Grilled or Baked
- Cuisine: Spanish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil pack
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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