Description
Dive into a Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil that brings the coastal feast straight to your kitchen without the hassle of a big pot. Sizzling shrimp, tender corn, and zesty sausage mingle on one pan, delivering maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds large shrimp
- 1 pound smoked sausage
Vegetables and Starches:
- 1.5 pounds baby red potatoes
- 4 ears corn on the cob
- 1 small yellow onion
- 4–5 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Extras:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Chop 1.5 pounds baby red potatoes into 1-inch chunks, keeping them uniform in size for consistent cooking.
- Diagonally slice 1 pound smoked sausage into 1-inch pieces that will roast nicely alongside other ingredients.
- Cut 4 ears of corn into 3-inch segments to fit comfortably on the sheet pan.
- Microwave ½ cup unsalted butter for 30 seconds until completely melted.
- Finely mince 4-5 garlic cloves and blend into the melted butter, creating an aromatic mixture.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder into the butter.
- Spread potatoes across the baking sheet and coat with half the seasoned butter, tossing thoroughly.
- Roast potatoes at 425°F for 15 minutes to jumpstart their cooking process.
- Pull out the sheet pan and nestle sausage and corn among the potatoes, drizzling with remaining butter mixture.
- Arrange 2 pounds large shrimp in a single layer across the other ingredients.
- Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over everything to enhance the flavors.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 425°F until shrimp turn pink and look translucent.
- Squeeze juice from 1 whole lemon generously across the sheet pan right before serving.
- Scatter fresh chopped parsley on top and serve immediately with hot sauce on the side.
Notes
- Always use fresh, large shrimp for the best texture and flavor that will make your sheet pan boil pop with freshness.
- Cut potatoes and sausage into uniform sizes to ensure everything cooks evenly and looks professionally prepared.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp by watching them closely and removing the pan when they turn pink and opaque – just a few minutes can make a huge difference.
- For a lighter version, replace butter with olive oil and reduce the amount to cut down on calories without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-27 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg