Simple Foil-Baked Seafood Medley with Sausage and Potatoes

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An easy foil packet bake featuring shrimp, scallops, sausage, and tender potatoes seasoned with herbs, perfect for a fuss-free Whole30 dinner. This american-inspired seafood (whole30, gluten free) ready in about 30 minutes pairs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, scallops, cleaned, baby red potatoes, halved for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. On four large sheets of aluminum foil, divide and arrange 1/2 cup baby red potatoes halved, 1/8 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined, 1/8 lb cleaned scallops, and 2 tbsp sliced Whole30-compliant chicken sausage evenly.
  2. Step 2: Drizzle each foil packet with 1/2 tbsp avocado oil and sprinkle with 3/4 tsp sea salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 3/4 tsp minced garlic, and 1/4 tbsp fresh thyme leaves.
  3. Step 3: Fold the foil over the ingredients and seal tightly to form packets.
  4. Step 4: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until shrimp are opaque and potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Step 5: Carefully open the packets, squeeze fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon wedge over each, and serve immediately for a no-fuss, flavorful seafood meal.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Simple Foil-Baked Seafood Medley with Sausage and Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Simple Foil-Baked Seafood Medley with Sausage and Potatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep scallops, cleaned from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Simple Foil-Baked Seafood Medley with Sausage and Potatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Simple Foil-Baked Seafood Medley with Sausage and Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Simple Foil-Baked Seafood Medley with Sausage and Potatoes whole30?

Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30, gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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