June 2022 Newsletter
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Foil Packet Cajun Shrimp Boil
Foil packets are a genius way to get dinner on the table, all folded up into individual servings. Since food of varying cooking times come together, it's important to use extra-large shrimp (smaller ones will overcook) and to chip the potatoes into 1/2-inch dice so it is tender in time.
Ingredients
For the Cajun spice blend:
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp celery seeds
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes
For the shrimp boil:
  • 1 pound red potatoes (diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp. canola oil (divided)
  • 1 1/2 pound extra-large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/4 pound uncured, nitrate-free turkey kielbasa (link sausage) (thinly sliced)
  • 4 ears corn (husks removed and halved)
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, add all the spices.
  2. Mix together to combine, Taste, adding more cayenne and red pepper flakes depending on desired space level.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Make 4 sheets of aluminum foil about 20 inches long. Reserve.
  4. Dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Add diced potatoes into a medium bowl with 1 tablespoon oil and 2 teaspoons of the Cajun spice blend. Shake to combine spices with potatoes. Divide potatoes between each sheet of foil, placing in a horizontal line in the center.
  5. Add shrimp and sliced kielbasa into the bowl along with remaining Cajun spice blend and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir together to combine. Divide the shrimp and place flat around the potatoes.
  6. Remove the husks and silk from each ear of corn and slice in half. Place each corn half vertically on the sides of each potato/shrimp mixture.
  7. Securely seal the top and sides of each foil packet. Add each foil packet onto a large baking sheet and place into the preheated oven. Cook until shrimp is pinky and fully cooked, about 25 minutes. (Remove 1 packet out check that shrimp is fully cooked before removing then all from the oven.)
  8. Carefully transfer the packet's contents onto each plate and serve.
Quick Tip: Make sure each packet is fully sealed by tightly folding-- this helps ensure the packet to steam and cook the contents inside.

Keep it Healthy: Mixing your own Cajun spice blend is one way to conquer a heart-healthy, low-sodium diet as many blends contain a large amount of salt.

Tip: Since some shrimp are treated in a sodium solution to help the shells slip off easier, make sure to look for untreated shrimp and also glance at the nutrition contents on the back of frozen shrimp bags.
This recipe and so many more can be found at www.recipes.heart.org!
On Saturday, June 11th Good Samaritan had the opportunity to celebrate our patients and thank them for supporting us over the past 20 years. We had more than 450 people attend the event which included bounce houses, games, hot dogs, cotton candy, ice cream, BINGO, and a cake walk.
I would like to thank all of the Good Samaritan volunteers, staff, and board members that worked hard to make this event possible!
Thank you to the organizations that took part!
Adam Boehmer- Juggler Extraordinaire
City of Jasper Fire Department
City of Jasper Police Department
Cool Springs Baptist Church
Ferst Readers Pickens
Ingles of Jasper
Kiwanis Club
North Georgia Personal Care
Northside Hospital
Party Time Rentals
Pepsico
Pickens County Library
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
Revolution Church of Jasper
Ruth House Ministries
Scoop Itz
Shiloh Baptist Church
The Lodge at Stephen's Lake
Good Samaritan is excited to announce that building for Phase III will begin this year! Please look forward to more information as it comes available.
Upcoming Events

Wednesdays at 5:00 PM and Thursdays at 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM -- Addiction Support Group Meetings
August 7th - August 13th -- National Health Center Week
September 16th -- 20th Anniversary Celebration Banquet