Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
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Easiest shrimp boil ever! And it’s mess-free using a single sheet pan. That’s right. ONE PAN. No newspapers. No bags. No clean-up!
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When sweet corn is in season, I make this every two weeks, double the recipe and we all fight over the leftovers.
This makes me think of summers by the ocean.
I have a hot date waiting for me. With four short legs. Massive ears. And a sweater vest. Yes. My Valentine’s date tonight is Butters. And we’ll be staying in, away from the crowds, the flowers and the jewelry.
Instead, we have this. And it’s better than roses or a blue Tiffany box. It comes on a single sheet pan with shrimp, smoked andouille sausage, baby Dutch yellow potatoes and corn. Plus, there’s plenty of butter and garlic with minimal clean up here.
Thank you, sheet pan dinner.
So maybe it worked out that I didn’t have a human date tonight. Because Butters doesn’t discriminate against garlic breath.
tips and tricks for success
- Parboil the potatoes and corn ahead of time. Parts of this recipe can be made ahead of time for an even speedier weeknight dinner. Parboil the potatoes and corn 1-2 days in advance, placing them in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Serve with crusty bread. Serve with all the homemade crusty bread for dipping, sopping and dunking!
- Reheat in the oven. Leftover shrimp can be rubbery when reheated in the microwave. For best results with leftovers, reheat in the oven at 425°F, covered in aluminum foil until warmed through.
what to serve with shrimp boil
Tools For This Recipe
Baking sheet
Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil: Frequently Asked Questions
I recommend thawing frozen shrimp overnight, transferring it from the freezer to the fridge the day before. For a quick thaw, you can run them under cold water until completely thawed, about 5-10 minutes. Pat them dry as thoroughly as possible to remove any excess moisture (so they can brown nicely and evenly).
Absolutely! To cut down on prep time, the potatoes and corn can be parboiled ahead of time and placed in an airtight container in the fridge.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby Dutch yellow potatoes
- 3 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 6 pieces
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender and parboiled, about 10-13 minutes. Stir in corn during the last 5 minutes of cooking time; drain well.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic and Old Bay seasoning.
- Place potatoes, corn, shrimp and sausage in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Stir in butter mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Place into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and corn is tender.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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HI Chungah! Would you have any tips for adding crab legs? My other half LOVES crab but I’ve never cooked it before! Thanks!
I haven’t either – sorry!
crab would go in last, just to heat through, it is already cooked, about the last 5 mins
Can you make this with red potatoes??
Yes, of course!
It is against the law to change a recipe. The food network police will bust your door down and take you away.
Crickey – why would it not be ok to use red potatoes?
I love crab legs and have tried several cooking methods. My preference is microwaved. Wrap the crab in damp paper towel and microwave for 4 min. Comes out perfect!
WOW ! That’s awesome I would never have put any kind of seafood in a microwave!!! Excited to try this!
I prefer to put the crab legs in the oven only. It seems they lose flavor when boiled.
Steam them for 5 minutes over corona—BEST CRAB I’VE EVER HAD!!
I made this recipe with crab legs instead of the sausage. It was delicious. The seafood guy at the store told me it was best to bake the crab legs anyways. With the old bay seasoning this recipe was a hit for New Years day! So flavorful! Boiling loses the flavor of the Old Bay, but when it’s baked it sticks to the seafood. This recipe is a keeper!
I have made this with snow crab legs in addition to the other ingredients. Just add them in close to the end, they need only 5-10 minutes. Alternatively you could steam them in a separate pot.
WHAT’S THE PROTOCAL FOR EATING A SHRIMP BOIL ??? DUMP IN A WARMED SERVING BOWL ? LEAVE ON THE BAKING SHEET ON A COUPLE OF TEA TOWELS ??? TRY TO SEPERATE INTO EQUAL PORTIONS ……….. SEEMS MORE LIKE A HELP YOURSELF KIND OF MEAL. NEVER INDULGED THOUGH.
ANY OPTION WORKS! 🙂
If you go to the neighbor’s shrimp boil down south, the picnic tables are covered with butcher paper and the pot full of goodness is drained, then dumped out on the table. Tuck your napkin under your chin and dig in!
Absolutely!
Definately the way to do it Southern Style!
Yum! This recipe reminds me of growing up in the south. Thanks for sharing =)
where’s your hubby on Valentines!?
Hi Chungah,
Your recipes are awesome. I have tried quite a few now and My family and I loved every single one. Keep them coming hehe!! The blogs are great too. I love reading them. Hope you’re having a great week. I look forward to the next recipes to come.
I definitely subscribed I have never read so many positive reviews on any recipe page!! Can’t wait to try them!
I made this for the new year for my family. I used red potatoes and added . It was awesome. Thanks for the recipe