Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil (Print Version)
Juicy shrimp, corn, potatoes, and smoky sausage roasted together for a flavorful sheet pan meal.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood & Protein
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
02 - 9 oz smoked sausage (such as Andouille or Kielbasa), sliced into ½ inch rounds
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
04 - 3 ears corn, each cut into 4 pieces
05 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
→ Seasonings
07 - 3 tbsp olive oil
08 - 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - ½ tsp garlic powder
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp black pepper
13 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the halved potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread potatoes out on the sheet pan.
03 - Roast potatoes for 15 minutes.
04 - Meanwhile, in the same bowl, mix the corn, sausage, and onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Old Bay, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika.
05 - After 15 minutes, add the corn, sausage, and onion to the sheet pan with the potatoes. Roast for another 10 minutes.
06 - In the bowl, toss the shrimp with the remaining olive oil, Old Bay, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
07 - Add the shrimp to the sheet pan, nestling them among the other ingredients. Roast for a final 5–7 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
08 - Remove from oven. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks on one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- The shrimp stay juicy while the potatoes get perfectly tender
- Its got those bold Cajun flavors that make dinner feel like an event
02 -
- Shrimp go from perfect to rubbery in seconds, so watch that final 5 minutes closely
- Crowding the pan too much will steam everything instead of roasting it
- Letting everything rest on the hot pan for a couple minutes helps flavors meld
03 -
- Pat shrimp very dry before seasoning so the spices actually stick
- Squeeze fresh lemon over everything right at the end to wake up all the flavors