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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Foil Packets

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This easy and flavorful recipe features jumbo shrimp, smoky kielbasa, and tender Yukon potatoes, all roasted in foil with butter and Cajun seasoning for a hearty weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 5 packets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on Use thawed if frozen
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 2” chunks Smoked sausage or andouille work too
  • 5 pieces mini corn cobs, cut into thirds Sub: halved baby corn or frozen corn
  • 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes, washed and quartered Par-boiled first
  • 1 piece yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning Or your favorite Cajun/Creole blend; adjust to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter Or olive oil for a lighter option
  • 1 piece lemon, cut into wedges Squeeze juice over packets

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Tear five 12” pieces of aluminum foil and lay them on a work surface.
Par-boiling Potatoes
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add quartered Yukon potatoes and cook until just tender (about 8–10 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, sausage chunks, corn pieces, diced onion, minced garlic, and cooled potatoes. Sprinkle the Slap Ya Mama seasoning over all ingredients and toss to coat evenly.
Divide and Assemble
  1. Split the seasoned mixture into five equal piles on the foil sheets.
  2. Place one lemon wedge on each pile. Squeeze the remaining lemon juice over all packets, then add about 3/4 teaspoon of butter (or a small pat) on top of each packet.
Seal and Bake
  1. Fold the short sides of the foil up and pinch together. Fold the long ends over twice and pinch tightly to make a sealed packet.
  2. Arrange the packets seam-side up on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque and firm, and the sausage and corn are hot.
Serving
  1. Open packets away from your face to avoid steam. Plate contents and serve with extra lemon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 350°F oven or microwave. Cooked packets freeze well for up to 2 months.
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