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Cajun Shrimp in Foil Packets

2 tablespoons salt-free Cajun or Creole seasoning blend

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2¼ pounds peeled and deveined large (26-30 count) shrimp

2 cooked andouille sausage links (6 ounces total), cut into thin rounds

1 pound (about 2 medium) zucchini, cut into thin rounds

2 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips

3 cups frozen/defrosted corn kernels

½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

½ cup chopped fresh basil

1 cup dry white wine, such as pinot grigio

1/3 cup olive oil

Combine the Cajun or Creole seasoning, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl, then add the shrimp and toss to coat.

Lay out 8 large (10-by-18-inch) pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil on a flat surface.

Divide the andouille sausage, zucchini, bell peppers and corn among the foil pieces, placing the vegetables in the center of each. Top each with shrimp (6 or 7); sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of the parsley and 1 tablespoon of the basil. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons of the wine and about 2 teaspoons of the oil. Fold each piece of the foil to form a packet, sealing tightly and leaving a little room inside for air to circulate in the packet.

If baking right away, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Arrange the packets on one or two baking sheets; bake for about 13 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through and the vegetables are crisp-tender.

To serve, open the packets slowly, being careful to avoid the hot steam. Transfer the shrimp, vegetables and sauce that has accumulated to individual bowls or rimmed plates.

8 servings

Make ahead: The uncooked packets can be refrigerated for up to 1 day in advance or frozen in zip-top bags for up to 2 months; add 5 minutes to the baking time if refrigerated and about 25 minutes if frozen.

Nutrition | Per serving: 360 calories, 32 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 15 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 220 mg cholesterol, 440 mg sodium, 3 g dietary fiber, 5 g sugar

Adapted from "You Have It Made: Delicious, Healthy, Do-Ahead Meals," by Ellie Krieger (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016).

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