
Grilled Cajun Honey Butter Shrimp Boil
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Karen Locker
🔥 This isn’t your average shrimp boil, it’s a Grilled Cajun Honey Butter Shrimp Boil that hits all the right notes: smoky, buttery, spicy, and just a little sweet. Inspired by my brother @tftibbq and powered by a flavor-packed combo of Blazing Star Scorpion Rub and Blazing Star Cajun Honey Rub, this upgraded version is pure gold. Perfect for cookouts, camping, or anytime you’ve got a hungry crowd to feed!
📋Quick Recipe Card
Prep Time |
Cook Time |
Servings |
Difficulty |
Flavor Profile |
20 minutes |
30 minutes |
6–8 |
Easy |
Smoky, spicy, buttery, and sweet |
🛒Ingredients
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2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
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4 ears corn, cut into thirds
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1 lb baby potatoes, parboiled until just tender
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½ cup melted butter
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1 tbsp Cajun Honey Rub
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1 tbsp Blazing Star Scorpion Rub
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1 lemon, sliced
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Foil pans or heavy-duty foil sheets
🔥Instructions
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Prep the Ingredients
Parboil baby potatoes until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Mix the Seasoned Butter
In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Cajun Honey Rub, and Scorpion Rub. Stir until fully mixed.
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Assemble the Shrimp Boil
In a large bowl or foil pan, combine shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. Pour the seasoned butter over the top and toss until everything is evenly coated.
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Grill It Up
Place the mixture in foil pans (or make individual foil packs). Grill or smoke on the Yoder Smokers YS640S Outlander at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
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Finish & Serve
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot, right out of the pan.
💡Pro Tips
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For extra smoky flavor, cook uncovered for the last 5–10 minutes.
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Want it saucier? Melt an extra ¼ cup of butter and drizzle over before serving.
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Perfect to prep ahead for camping, assemble foil packs in advance and grill on-site!