The Ultimate Canadian West Coast Seafood Foil Pack. A Campfire-Inspired Seafood Dinner is Celebrating Canada’s Pacific Coast. From the rugged shores of Vancouver Island to the breathtaking coastline of British Columbia, Canada’s West Coast is famous for its incredible seafood.

This is apart of our Canadian Camping Series find more recipes here.

Fresh salmon, succulent shrimp, and simple ingredients have long been staples of coastal cooking, bringing families together around campfires, cottages, and outdoor adventures.

This Ultimate Canadian West Coast Seafood Foil Pack combines flaky salmon, juicy shrimp, baby potatoes, sweet corn, garlic butter, lemon, and fresh herbs in one easy foil packet meal that’s perfect for camping, cottage weekends, and summer cookouts.

Best of all, there’s almost no cleanup.

Simply wrap everything in foil, place it over the campfire or grill, and let the flavours steam together into one incredible Canadian-inspired meal.

At Canadian Cooking Adventures, I love creating recipes that celebrate Canada’s diverse food traditions from coast to coast. This recipe was proudly created as part of The Great Canadian Series.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Easy camping meal

✔ One foil packet

✔ Minimal cleanup

✔ Loaded with Canadian seafood

✔ Family friendly

✔ Perfect for cottages and campfires

✔ Ready in under 30 minutes

✔ Beautiful summer dinner

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How to Make The Ultimate Canadian West Coast Seafood Foil Pack

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Step 1: Prepare The Potatoes

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Cook potatoes for 8 minutes until slightly tender.

Drain and set aside.

This helps ensure everything cooks evenly in the foil packs.

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Step 2: Make The Garlic Butter

In a small bowl combine:

• melted butter
• garlic
• lemon juice
• smoked paprika
• dill
• salt
• pepper

Mix well.

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Step 3: Assemble The Foil Packs

Lay out four large sheets of heavy-duty foil.

Divide between each packet:

• salmon
• shrimp
• potatoes
• corn
• peppers
• onions

Drizzle generously with garlic butter.

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Step 4: Seal The Packets

Fold foil tightly around the ingredients.

Seal all edges to trap the steam.

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Step 5: Cook

Campfire Method

Place packets over medium campfire coals.

Cook for:

20-25 minutes

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BBQ Method

Cook over medium heat.

20-25 minutes

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Oven Method

Bake at:

400°F

for

20-25 minutes.

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Step 6: Finish

Carefully open packets.

Top with:

• fresh parsley
• fresh dill
• lemon wedges

Serve immediately.

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Optional West Coast Additions

Want to make it even more special?

Add:

• scallops
• crab meat
• mussels
• asparagus
• zucchini
• cherry tomatoes

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Tips For The Best Seafood Foil Pack

• Use fresh salmon when possible.
• Don’t overcook the shrimp.
• Double-wrap the foil for campfire cooking.
• Fresh lemon brightens all the flavours.
• Open carefully to avoid steam burns.

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What Makes It West Coast Canadian?

British Columbia’s coastline is known for some of Canada’s finest seafood. Salmon has long been an important part of coastal food culture, while shrimp and shellfish are enjoyed throughout the Pacific region.

This recipe celebrates the flavours of Canada’s West Coast while embracing the simplicity and adventure of campfire cooking.

It’s the perfect meal for enjoying lakeside, oceanside, or around the campsite with family and friends.

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Perfect For

• Camping Trips
• Cottage Weekends
• Lake Vacations
• Summer BBQs
• Family Gatherings
• Outdoor Adventures
• Long Weekends
• Canada Day

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