Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil is a fun, easy, and flavorful meal that brings the classic Southern shrimp boil to the oven. Instead of boiling everything in a pot, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn cook together on a sheet pan with spices, making cleanup simple. 🦐🌽🥔
Key Ingredients
- Shrimp: Peeled and deveined
- Sausage: Andouille, smoked, or kielbasa, sliced
- Potatoes: Baby potatoes or small red potatoes, halved
- Corn: Cut into 2–3 inch pieces
- Seasonings: Old Bay, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper
- Lemon: Sliced for flavor and garnish
- Optional extras: Butter, fresh parsley, garlic cloves
Basic Method
- Preheat oven: 200°C (400°F)
- Prepare vegetables and sausage: Toss potatoes and sausage with olive oil and seasonings. Spread on a sheet pan.
- Bake potatoes and sausage first: About 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are just tender.
- Add shrimp and corn: Toss with a little oil and seasoning, add to the sheet pan.
- Bake until done: 10–12 more minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through and corn is tender.
- Finish with lemon and parsley: Squeeze fresh lemon over everything and sprinkle chopped parsley.
- Serve: Right off the pan for a casual, communal meal.
Tips for the Best Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
- Shrimp cooks fast: Add it near the end to avoid overcooking.
- Uniform size: Cut potatoes and sausage evenly so everything cooks at the same rate.
- Optional butter drizzle: Melted butter over the finished dish adds richness and authentic boil flavor.
- Spice it up: Adjust Old Bay and cayenne to your preferred heat level.
💡 Serving Ideas:
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up juices
- Add extra lemon wedges on the side
- Great for casual dinners or parties
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