Rethink outdoor summer grilling and entertaining with this fun and tasty twist on the classic Low Country Boil. Cooked in individual foil packets on the grill, this is an easy way to enjoy the classic flavors of a low country boil without all of the mess. Grill packets can be prepped the night before, which leaves more time for enjoying the summer weather with friends and less time in the kitchen. To drink, cold glasses of Blue Moon Belgian White garnished with an orange. Serve the beer in Weizen glasses with an extra squeeze of orange to boost the citrus flavor and showcase the beautiful summery color. The large top of the Weizen glass allows room for the perfect foam head you look for with Blue Moon, which also releases the citrus aromas of the beer! The citrus notes in the beer compliment the creole flavors of this boil, the spiciness of the Andouille sausage and natural sweetness of the shrimp. It’s the perfect summer pairing!
Here’s what you’ll need to get grilling:
STEP 1: Set the table. Traditionally with a Low Country Boil, the table is lined with newspaper to catch the drippings and shells. With this twist on the classic boil, we grill the shrimp, potatoes, corn and sausage in individual grill packets to make serving simple and less messy for guests. However, adding newspaper to the table is still a nice touch to give it that low country feel. Simple blue and white plates as well as blue napkins bring home the boil theme. To serve with the seafood, a rustic loaf of country bread or grilled baguette is a nice addition. Also, fresh parsley, melted butter for dipping, lemon wedges and more Old Bay seasoning complete the table. The foil packets make cleanup simple which is perfect for laid-back summer entertaining. No large boil pots required!
STEP 2: Prepare the grill packets. (recipe to follow) This recipe couldn’t be more simple! Shrimp, parboiled potatoes, corn, butter and seasoning get divided up between large pieces of foil and folded into packets. Packets can be assembled the night before and stored in the fridge to save time. Or, if you want a more hands-on experience, let guests make their own packets, filling them with the ingredients they love. Now it’s time to light the grill!
STEP 3: Grill. In just 15-20 minutes, your packets will be bubbling and the contents perfectly cooked. Use a set of tongs to place the packets down the center of your table and carefully peel open the foil. Guests will love how fragrant and pretty these packets turn out! Big chunks of buttery corn, spicy sausage and perfectly juicy shrimp, not to mention those creamy new potatoes. Garnish the packets with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley, green onions and fresh lemon slices. Yum!
STEP 4: Pour chilled Blue Moon Belgian White into tall Weizen glasses and garnish each with an orange wheel. An extra squeeze of orange in the beer brings out the citrus flavors and the wide rim of the Weizen glass allows for the nice foam head. Make sure each guest has a beer, a grill packet, and a plate. It’s time to eat!
You and your friends will love this summer pairing and how effortlessly it all comes together. This new twist on an American classic low country boil will be your new favorite way to entertain. Cheers!
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