All the flavors of a classic shrimp boil roasted on one pan
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
$$
All the flavors of a classic shrimp boil roasted on one pan
A sheet pan version of the classic shrimp boil with Old Bay-seasoned shrimp, corn, andouille sausage, and baby potatoes. All the flavor, none of the giant pot of boiling water.
15m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
A traditional shrimp boil is a communal event — a giant pot of seasoned water loaded with shrimp, corn, sausage, and potatoes, all dumped onto a newspaper-covered table. It is great for a crowd but impractical for a weeknight dinner.
The sheet pan version delivers the same flavors with a fraction of the effort. Everything goes on one pan, gets tossed with Old Bay and butter, and roasts until the shrimp are pink, the sausage is crispy, and the potatoes are tender. The high oven heat concentrates the flavors in a way that boiling cannot replicate, and you get caramelized edges on the sausage and corn that taste incredible.
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Shop sheet pan options for this recipePreheat oven to 400F. Line a large sheet pan with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
Toss the halved potatoes with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 tablespoon of Old Bay, and salt. Spread in a single layer on the sheet pan.
Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the corn pieces and sausage rounds to the pan. Toss with a little more butter and seasoning. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
Add the shrimp to the pan, tossing with the remaining butter, Old Bay, and garlic. Return to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and curled.
Remove from the oven. Squeeze lemon wedges over everything and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve directly from the pan with extra lemon wedges and cocktail sauce on the side.
Serve with classic coleslaw and cornbread on the side
Pair with fresh-cut fries or roasted potato wedges
Kielbasa is milder; turkey sausage is leaner
Similar flavor profile with a little more heat
For dairy-free or a slightly different flavor
Cut potatoes into smaller pieces so they cook in the same timeframe as everything else.
Do not overcook the shrimp. They need only 5 to 7 minutes in a 400F oven.
Line the pan with foil for the easiest cleanup. The Old Bay butter can stick.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat on a sheet pan at 375F for 8 to 10 minutes. The shrimp will be slightly less tender but still good.
Per serving (1 serving) · 4 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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