Easy (and yummy) Summer Dinners. July Series!

I am in utter disbelief that this is already the FIFTH Monday of summer. That makes me cry a little bit. I am not sure where the first half of summer went. I had a little medical scare week one, my grandfather passed week two, and week three was spent vacationing. So I guess that accounts for a little bit of the lost time. Anyways, my summer goal is to blog more (which is always my goal), but more importantly share with you easy and delicious summer meals the ENTIRE family can enjoy. I am talking babies and up....because that is what we are working with over here. This family of three picky eaters can make meals challenging, but of course I always love a good challenge. Even though my schedule is entirely different in the summer, and I have more freedom...I still try to stick to meal planning- not always prepping- on Sundays. I have a general idea of what meals I will be serving throughout the week, what I need for lunches and breakfast, what the plans for the week are, and how to make it all work. The other great thing about most of these meals is that you can totally change them up. Add stuff, take stuff away, make a side that you love...whatever. Make it work for you. So.....here goes nothing: Summer Meal #1 - Low Country Boil.

My husband (as I always mention), doesn't eat meat. To be honest- I don't care for it much either. My son- so far is like his parents. SO....that makes getting enough protein for everyone tricky. Shrimp is ALWAYS a great go to. This meal is prepped quickly, can be done in the oven or on the grill, it requires minimal ingredients, and is healthy.

Ingredients:

• 4 pieces of husked corn on the cob cut into 2 inch segments
• 4 (or more) red potatoes (Real Talk- I forgot to buy these the night I made this dish---so we substituted tater tots. Ha.)
• 1 Lemon- cut into 8 wedges
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1-2 Tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 pound thawed, raw shrimp (you can thaw in 10-15 minutes running frozen shrimp under cold water)

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Place Shrimp, potatoes and corn (you can always add sausage) flat on the pan.
• Drizzle with olive oil and lemon slices (you can leave lemon slices on pan for more flavor).
• Cover in Old Bay Seasoning.
• Fold up ends, and cover entire pan with foil.
• Bake for 20 minutes.

I loved this especially due to the fact that it took hardly any prep. You can buy pre-husked corn at most grocery stores in the summer, and it is so simple. I served this with my tots- I won't forget my potatoes next time- and a broccoli and kale salad.

Simple, delicious and so summer-y!

Enjoy!

Xoxo,
NaturallyNati