Cajun Shrimp Boil

(Foil Packets)

Yield 2

Calories per serving  366

Ingredients:

1 lb raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 

1/2 pound Andouille Sausage or Chorizo, sliced

1 ears corn peeled and quartered

1/2 pound baby red potatoes (or white) cut into 3/4 inch chunks

3/4 to 1 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning

1 tablespoons olive oil

Method: Oven

-Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

-Bring a medium saucepan with water to a boil; add the potato chunks and corn pieces and par-boil for 5-7 minutes

-On a work surface, cut 2 pieces of heavy duty foil, approximately 12" inch square

-In a large bowl, add the shrimp, sausage, and the par-cooked corn and potatoes ; sprinkle Cajun seasoning on top and drizzle olive oil over the ingredients and using your hands, toss all the ingredients to evenly coat with seasonings.

-Divide the shrimp, sausage, corn & potatoes in the middle of each foil square

-Fold up the edges of each piece of foil into a packet,  sealing the edges tightly .

-Place the packets on a sheet pan and place in the oven. Cook for 15 minutes until the shrimp and potatoes are tender.

Optional- Garnishes

1/2 lemon freshly squeezed 

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

3 tablespoons of melted butter, for dipping the corn and potatoes.

Chef's Note: Serve with your favorite Coleslaw recipe.

Enjoy Chef Ed