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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Bake

When I was in high school, dinnertime was a little complicated for our family. My parents worked. I had many activities and a job. So getting dinner on the table for all of us? It was challenging. Because there was seldom much time between when my parents got home and when I needed to go to play practice or wherever, I sometimes pitched in and just made dinner. By sometimes I mean not that often. And by pitched in, I mean followed whatever instructions were left for me.

Truth is that I was a little afraid of the stove. And spices. And mixing things. I was afraid that I would mix up a bad combination of ingredients and all hell would break loose. Oh, if I knew then what I know now. There is no wrong way to do it. And experimentation is a really good thing.

Creating recipes was totally unheard of in my teenage mind. It’s a shame too. Because my teenage self could have totally handled this recipe — and would have loved it (well, at least in the pre-Vegetarian years … clearly I am no longer a vegetarian though).

This recipe takes maybe 10 minutes to throw together. You slice some peppers, halve some potatoes and slice some sausage. Then you toss it in a Reynolds Oven Bag with diced tomatoes, seasonings and oil. Oh, and shrimp. Lots of shrimp. Then you just bake it. About an hour later, you have a spicy, flavorful dish ready to go. The flavors really come together during the baking process. And the saucy tomato base? You’ll want to drink it. Seriously.

You can serve this alone or over rice. Or with a salad, if you prefer.

So easy. And so good.

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Bake
serves 4

Please see note below on Oven Bag preparation.

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 lb Yukon gold new potatoes, halved
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
kosher salt, to taste
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 can diced tomatoes

Special equipment: 1 Reynold’s Oven Bags (large)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the shrimp, sausage, potatoes and bell peppers in a Reynold’s Oven Bag set in a 9×13-inch pan. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and salt. Pour the olive oil and tomatoes over. Seal (with space to spare) and gently move around to combine.

Bake 50-60 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

Let sit for 10 minutes, then carefully cut the bag open (beware the hot steam) and serve.

Devour.

NOTE: Reynold’s recommends shaking 1 tablespoon of flour around the bag before adding the food and sealing. This will prevent the bag from bursting.

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Disclosure: I was compensated for creating this recipe by Reynolds. All opinions are my own.

Kate

Monday 8th of October 2012

When I was a teenager dinners were a little rough too - between all our after school activities and my parents' teaching schedule, there were a lot of meals on the go. But I still remember a lot of family dinners.

Sarah W. Caron

Monday 8th of October 2012

We had a lot of family dinners too -- though they were sometimes late or harried :)

patsy

Saturday 6th of October 2012

I love the simplicity of this recipe! Great flavors!

Sarah W. Caron

Monday 8th of October 2012

Thank you, Patsy!

The Teacher Cooks

Saturday 6th of October 2012

Sarah I love this recipe! I cannot wait to try it. This combo is one of my favorites.

Sarah W. Caron

Monday 8th of October 2012

Please, please, please let me know what you think!