Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil Recipe

Last updated August 30, 2020•Published July 2, 2020 •by Olivia
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This shrimp boil recipe has all the flavor of the classic dish without the mess. Make this recipe tonight for a delicious meal in just 30 minutes!

Seafood boils became a popular way to bring a community together while enjoying delicious food.

Now you can enjoy that same meal at home in a fraction of the time.

And, by making it as a sheet pan dinner, there’s no need for newspapers or plastic bags.

overhead photo of shrimp boil on a baking sheet

This is a simple and easy recipe to make that requires very little prep. Who doesn’t like that, right? It is awesome to be able to make an easy, healthy, and delicious dinner without making a mess in the kitchen.

How to peel and devein shrimp

This is an important step to do before cooking shrimp. While eating the vein is harmless, it can be unpleasant to look at.
Plus, with the shell gone the shrimp is able to absorb more of the butter and seasoning flavors.
  1. Remove the shells from all the shrimp.
  2. Use a paring knife to gently cut open the back of one of the shrimp. Then, lift out the thin, grey vein with the tip of the knife and pull it out with your fingers.
  3. Continue until all of the shrimp have been deveined. Place them in a colander, rinse under cool water, and pat dry with a paper towel or clean cloth.

baking sheet with shrimp, sausage, corn, and pototoes

How to make this shrimp boil recipe

Combine tender vegetables, shrimp, and sausage, with a seasoned butter sauce. Then bake and serve – it’s that easy!
INGREDIENTS
  • Medium shrimp, medium shrimp are approximately 25-30 shrimp per pound
  • Smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
  • Baby potatoes, cut in half
  • Ears of corn, cut into thirds
  • Unsalted butter, melted
  • Garlic, minced
  • Old Bay seasoning
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
INGREDIENTS SUBSTITUIONS
  • Baby potatoes – replace with red, fingerling, or Yukon gold potatoes
  • Sausage – try smoked sausage or kielbasa to make this dish less spicy
  • Vegetables – substitute or add onion, zucchini, or green beans
  • Old Bay – use Cajun seasoning for a more Southern flavor

side by side photos of shrimp boil ingredients and sauce

INSTRUCTIONS
Boil the potatoes and corn
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the corn to the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are fork-tender, pour everything into a colander to drain.
Make the sheet pan dinner
  • Next, mix the melted butter, garlic, and seasoning in a small bowl.
  • Spread the potatoes, corn, shrimp, and sausage on a greased baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Then, pour the butter mixture over everything and toss to coat.
Bake and serve
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook until the shrimp are pink.
  • Remove from the oven, then top with fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy!

close up of shrimp boil sheet pan dinner

Frequently asked questions

What’s the best way to store and reheat the meal?
Keep everything covered or in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Reheat the shrimp by themselves on the stove just until warmed through. Everything else can be reheated in the microwave.
Can I make this shrimp boil recipe ahead of time?
While this dish is best served fresh out of the oven, there are a couple of things you can do to save time:
  • Prep the ingredients up to 24 hours beforehand and keep in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook. Cover the potatoes with cold water to remove excess starch.
  • Steam the potatoes and corn in the microwave instead of boiling. Then continue the recipe as directed.
Side dish suggestions
If you want to add side dishes, keep them simple. A green salad or homemade cornbread is all you need to complete this meal.
cooked shrimp dinner on a sheet pan with wooden spoon
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Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil Recipe

Yield: 6 people
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
This shrimp boil recipe has all the flavor of the classic dish without the mess. Make this recipe tonight for a delicious meal in just 30 minutes!
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5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 pound baby potatoes — cut in half
  • 3 ears corn — each cut crosswise into 3 pieces
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter — melted
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning — or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 lb medium shrimp — peeled and deveined
  • 10 oz smoked andouille sausage — thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet.

  2. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Then, add potatoes until just tender. It’s about 10 minutes. Add in corn. Stir during the last 5 minutes of cooking time; drain everything well.

  3. In a small bowl, add melted butter, garlic and Old Bay seasoning.

  4. Then, add potatoes, corn, shrimp and sausage in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.

  5. Pour the butter mixture over and toss everything together.

  6. Place into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and corn is cooked.

  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: seafood, shrimp and sausage, shrimp boil recipe, shrimp recipe
All text and images © Olivia Ribas / Primavera Kitchen.

Nutrition Information

Amount per serving (1/6) — Calories: 407, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Cholesterol: 205mg, Sodium: 1124mg, Potassium: 219mg, Carbohydrates: 25g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Protein: 27g

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