Cajun Style Potatoes Smothered With Shrimp and Sausage

            I can almost fully guarantee that this recipe is going to become a family favorite in your home. All you people who follow me, (Thank you!!), know that flavor is the most important thing to me when it comes to cooking.

You cannot simply trust you will get all the flavor from only one ingredient and believe that it will make the whole dish taste awesome. I try to layer the flavor with each ingredient I put into a recipe.

            This one, believe me, is going to fill your home with the most delectable aroma around. The cajun sauce is unbelievably delicious and creamy.

There is never going to be ‘The Perfect’ recipe, but let me tell you, this one comes as close to perfection as it can.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is there one type of potato that works best for this recipe?

I prefer to use Russet potatoes in this dish. There is no reason other than flavor, so any potato will do just fine.

Should I use Creole or Cajun seasoning?

Believe me, it really does not matter which one you use. As long as it is sprinkled evenly over the ingredients. The food itself contributes the most to flavor here.

Why do you say this recipe is so simple?

Again trust me, I prefer the dump as I go method of cooking. It makes life so much simpler for me, as it will for you!

Can I make this ahead?

Well, you do want to make it in advance. It will need to cook in the crock pot for four hours. If you have time, you can prepare all the ingredients the night before then it will make it easier when you put the recipe together to let it cook.

Why do I need to wait so long before I add the shrimp?

Shrimp is a finicky seafood. If it is undercooked, you will get sick. If it is overcooked it tastes terrible and is tough meat. Waiting until the last 20 minutes before serving is the best time to add the shrimp. It will be cooked to perfection at that point.

What ingredients do you need for Cajun Style Potatoes Smothered With Shrimp and Sausage

            2 pounds Russet potatoes, diced into ½ inch pieces

            1 pound smoked sausage, sliced

            1 green bell pepper, diced

            1 onion diced

            1 tbsp minced garlic

            2 tbsp Cajun OR Creole seasoning

            1 tbsp Italian seasoning

            1 tbsp onion powder

            ¼ cup chicken broth

            1 tbsp of liquid Shrimp and Crab boil liquid, Garlic and Onion flavor

            1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp

Yow to make Cajun Style Potatoes Smothered With Shrimp and Sausage

FIRST STEP:

Spray the crock pot with a non-stick cooking spray.

Place the sliced sausage in

SECOND STEP:

Add the potatoes, bell pepper, onion and garlic

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Sprinkle with the seasonings

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THIRD STEP:

Mix the liquid Shrimp and Crab boil liquid with the chicken broth

Pour that mix into the crock pot

FOURTH STEP:

Cook, covered, on high for 3 hours, 6 hours on low.

The last 20 minutes, add in the shrimp and let cook until shrimp are done.

FIFTH STEP:

Garnish with chopped green onion when done

 Sit down and Enjoy