Oh So Mona Cajun Sheet Pan Dinner

CajunSHEET PAN DINNER

Photo by Mona Elkadri

INGREDIENTS 8 pieces raw jumbo shrimp (peeled, tail on) 2 turkey sausage 2 cobs of corn cut into thirds 1 cup halved baby potatoes ¼ cup sliced red onion 2 tbsp grapeseed oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp chopped parsley DIRECTIONS • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and prepare a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. • Slice your turkey sausage (or sausage of choice) diagonally into 1-inch pieces. • Add the sausage, shrimp, corn, potatoes and onion into a large mixing bowl, combined with the grapeseed oil, garlic powder and Cajun seasoning. Toss with your hands to make sure everything is coated well with the oil and seasonings. • Next, set aside your shrimp and place all remaining ingredients from your mixing bowl onto the sheet pan. Bake for 15 minutes. • After 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the shrimp.

Take the butter and break it into small pieces over the sheet pan. • Place the sheet pan back into the oven for another 10-15 minutes. • Once it’s fi nished baking, sprinkle with some chopped parsley and you’re ready to serve. D

Mona Elkadri is a lifestyle blogger with a fondness for everyday living and entertaining, from sweet recipes to home décor and DIY, and everything in between. Ohsomona.com

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