Description

Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil is a flavorful and easy one-pan dinner that combines tender large shrimp, smoky smoked sausage, sweet corn, and baby potatoes roasted together with a bold Cajun seasoning blend. This recipe captures the classic tastes of a traditional seafood boil but simplifies the process by using just one sheet pan, making it perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Seafood and Meat

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced

Vegetables

1 pound baby potatoes, halved
2 ears corn, cut into thirds

Seasoning and Sauce

3 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Garnish

Lemon wedges, for serving
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for roasting the ingredients evenly and developing a nice caramelization.
Parboil Potatoes: Boil the halved baby potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes until they are slightly tender but not fully cooked, then drain them. This step ensures they roast properly and cook through in the oven.
Prepare Sheet Pan: On a large sheet pan, arrange the parboiled potatoes, corn pieces, and sliced smoked sausage in an even layer for roasting.
Make Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to create a flavorful sauce.
Coat Vegetables and Sausage: Drizzle half of the seasoning mixture over the potatoes, corn, and sausage, then toss everything gently to coat all pieces evenly with the spices and butter mixture.
Roast First Stage: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes, allowing the vegetables and sausage to cook and start caramelizing.
Add Shrimp: Remove the pan from the oven, add the peeled and deveined shrimp, drizzle with the remaining seasoning mixture, then return the pan to the oven.
Roast Shrimp: Roast for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, ensuring they remain tender and juicy without overcooking.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve immediately with lemon wedges for added brightness and flavor enhancement.

Notes

Use extra Cajun seasoning if you prefer a spicier dish to enhance the boldness.
Do not overcook the shrimp to maintain their tender texture and prevent rubberiness.
Serving with crusty bread is a great idea to soak up the delicious buttery sauce on the pan.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American