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Seafood Combo Foil Packet Recipe

Published: Jun 21, 2021 · Modified: Feb 21, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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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!

overhead view of seafood combo in a white bowl.


 
Table of Contents:
  • What ingredients do I need to make a Seafood Combo Foil Packet?
  • How do I make a Seafood Combo Foil Packet?
  • Do I have to use Halibut in my seafood combo?
  • How do I cook the seafood combo foil packet?
  • Chef Dennis Tip:
  • Can I cook seafood combo foil packets in the oven?
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  • Recipe: Seafood Combo Foil Packet

What ingredients do I need to make a Seafood Combo Foil Packet?

ingredients 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?

four images showing how to make 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?

foil packets on the grill

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.

opened foil packets of seafood on a white platter

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.

partial overhead view of seafood combo in white bowl

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.

close up of seafood combo in white bowl

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!

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partial overhead view of seafood combo in white bowl

Seafood Combo Foil Packet

When it comes to grilling nothing beats seafood. And my Grilled Seafood Foil Packet will definitely kick up your grilling game and impress your friends and family with your grilling skills!
5 from 34 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 minutes mins
Total Time 16 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 16-inch pieces of Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
  • 8 ounces halibut or fish of your choice
  • 12 littleneck clams
  • 12 mussels
  • 6 shrimp -shell on I used 16-20 count
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian parsley finely chopped for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Start by cutting off four 16-inch pieces of Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil.
  • Rinse clams and mussels in cold running water
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 33gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 699mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 271IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Judy says

    July 16, 2021 at 9:53 am

    Thanks for this recipe! Would a little white wine and butter in the packet make enough sauce to serve with a side of pasta?

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      July 16, 2021 at 10:31 am

      that would definitely help and should create enough sauce for pasta. You could always drizzle a little olive over the pasta to help as well.

      Reply
    • FV says

      June 10, 2022 at 6:25 am

      The mussels and shrimp don’t overcook in the time it takes to cook the fish and clams? In my experience mussels and shrimp cook in just a few minutes.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley says

        June 10, 2022 at 9:13 am

        the shrimp is on top of the fish which helps it cook a little slower. As for the mussels, in my experience they they open quicker than clams but aren’t fully cooked, so the timing with those is works as well.

  2. Genevieve says

    June 30, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    Such an easy seafood recipe. I love it!

    Reply
  3. Debbie says

    June 27, 2021 at 10:32 pm

    5 stars
    These are the perfect seafood foil packets .I let my family customize their own before cooking and they loved doing it. Thanks for another great recipe

    Reply
  4. Amanda Dixon says

    June 27, 2021 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    We tried these over the weekend, and they were so fun to make! Turned out delicious too. It really is the perfect summer dinner.

    Reply
  5. Amy Liu Dong says

    June 26, 2021 at 12:06 am

    5 stars
    I love seafood a lot, and this dish makes me so hungry.
    I’ll be saving this recipe and will make this for this weekend.

    Reply
  6. Petro says

    June 25, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    This delicious and homemade seafood foil packet dinner idea is AMAZING! Such a hearty dinner idea.

    Reply
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