Grilled Lamb & Almond Shrimp with Roast Potatoes & Creole
Ingredients:
- 4 Andouille sausages, chopped
- 1 pound (455 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 red potatoes, quartered
- 2 ears of corn, quartered
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon butter, cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Cajun seasoning mix:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the Cajun seasoning mix and stir until well blended.
- In a baking dish, mix the quartered potatoes, corn, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning mix. Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated. Place the cubed butter on top.
- Bake the vegetables for 25 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine the chopped sausage, shrimp, remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and 1/2 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning mix. Save the rest of the seasoning mix for future recipes. Mix well to ensure the sausage and shrimp are well coated.
- Add the sausage and shrimp to the baking dish with the partially cooked corn and potatoes.
- Bake everything together for an additional 15 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon slices and a cold beer.
Enjoy your meal!