When it comes to grilling, nothing beats seafood. My Grilled Seafood Foil Packet will definitely kick up your grilling game and impress your friends and family with your grilling skills!
What ingredients do I need to make a Seafood Combo Foil Packet?
Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make my Seafood Combo Foil Packet. In Chef Speak, this is called the “Mise en Place,” which translates to “Everything in its Place.”
Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.
How do I make a Seafood Combo Foil Packet?
Start by cutting off four 16-inch pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Place the Halibut (or fish of your choice) in the center of one piece of the foil.
- Coat both sides of the fish with olive and season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Add the mussels and clams to the sides of the fish, placing the shrimp on top of the seafood and placing the garlic cloves in the shellfish.
- Bring up the long sides of the foil so the ends meet over the food
- Double-fold the ends, leaving a little room for heat to circulate inside
- Double-fold the two short ends to seal the packet
- Place the foil packet on top of an additional piece of foil and enclose the package. This will help prevent leaks into the grill and offer a little more protection from the heat.
Do I have to use Halibut in my seafood combo?
No, you don’t. Any type of fish that you enjoy eating can be used in this combo. And don’t be afraid to adjust the ingredients. If you don’t like mussels, leave them out and use more clams, or add scallops.
This seafood combo can use any combination of fish and shellfish that you enjoy eating. You could even add lobster to the dish using small tails split in half.
How do I cook the seafood combo foil packet?
Preheat your grill to 350 degrees and place the packets on the grill grates. Close the lid and allow the packets to cook for 15 minutes. This will fully cook the fish and shrimp while steaming the clams and mussels open.
Carefully remove the foil packets from the grill and cut them open.
*The steam can burn you, so take your time and be careful when opening the packets.
Chef Dennis Tip:
Never use a wet towel to remove anything from the grill, stove, or oven. Heat will cause the moisture to become steam.
Can I cook seafood combo foil packets in the oven?
Yes, you can. Place the packets on a sheet pan and roast at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
Using a spatula, place the fish in the center of a bowl (or plate) and place the clams, mussels, and shrimp around the fish. Pour the juice from the packet over the seafood and garnish with chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes.
Remember, we eat first with our eyes, so take a little time to make it look pretty.
This would be a great dish for entertaining. Make up the packets ahead of time, then it’s a simple matter of heating up the grill and cooking these delicious seafood combinations. Wouldn’t this impress your friends and family?
The best part is that cleanup is a breeze. Just toss the used foil and enjoy the seafood combo and the evening with your friends and family!
Scarlett Brooklyn
Thanks for recommending, I’ll definitely try this brand, it seems better than the cheaper ones.
Jere Cassidy
These seafood packets look so appetizing. I want to make these for a party, so everyone gets their own packet.
Chenรฉe
I love seafood boil so I know im gonna love this! I love how easy it is to clean up!
Richelle Escat
Sounds like a really great brand of foil. I will definitely do the switch.
Petro
LOVE this simple seafood foil pack recipe! This is a great and simple dinner idea for weeknights, weekends and even when hosting guests! LOVE the combination of flavors!
Heather
I am such a huge seafood fan. I can’t wait to try this!
Amber Myers
This looks so delicious. I love when I can cook with foil packets. So easy and flavorful!
Lindsay
This looks amazing and super fun to make on our beach trip! Making a list right now of what I need for these.
Pam Greer
This is so easy and so delicious! It’s going to be my go to summer recipe!
AISilva
Looks great!
Sue
I love this approach to seafood. I think I’m going to try this with halibut, scallops and shrimp – yum!
Alice | SkinnySpatula
Will try this next weekend, thank you for all the pics, you make it look so easy.
anna
My mouth is watering right now!
Debra
Delish…and I loved the quick and easy clean up from the foil packets.
Kristina
This recipe combines all of my favorite seafoods. It sounds amazing.