Shrimp Boil Sheet Pan

Welcome to this effortless Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil, which has readers raving:ย  โ€œFabulous,โ€ โ€œFantastic,โ€ โ€œTerrific,โ€ โ€œOH MY!!!! Delicious!!!!โ€ โ€œRestaurant-worthy!โ€ and โ€œI made this four days ago, and itโ€™s on the menu again tonight!โ€

This dish stands out for its adept seasoning, vibrant taste, easy preparation, and foolproof techniques guaranteeing restaurant-quality results. Follow along for tips, tricks, and step-by-step photos for the ultimate easy weeknight dinner with just minutes of prep!

Oven Shrimp Boil Video

showing how to make shrimp boil recipe by drizzling cooked shrimp, potatoes,  corn and  sausage with lemon juice and  butter


 

You’ll love this Shrimp Boil in the Oven

  • Easy.  To make this Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil as easy as possible, youโ€™ll mix the potatoes, corn and sausage in a bowl with olive oil and seasonings, then use the same bowl to later mix the shrimp.  That’s only one bowl to clean and one piece of foil to toss! 
  • Accessible.  Not everyone owns a giant stock pot required for Shrimp Boils but most people have large rimmed baking sheets โ€“ or you can use two medium sheets.
  • Prep ahead.   You can prep the sheet pan ahead of time with all of the ingredients except the shrimp then just pop it in the oven at dinner time.  Add the shrimp after 15 minutes of baking and dinner is served.
  • No babysitting.  Traditional Shrimp Boil recipes require monitoring a boiling stockpot.  This can get hot and steamy in the summer months. Roasting the Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil in the oven requires zero babysitting and doesnโ€™t raise your core temperature 10 degrees.  
  • Flavor!ย  Above all, roasting Shrimp Boils in the oven provides superior taste and texture. The ingredients are enveloped in seasonings, soaking in flavor on the inside while caramelizing on the outside, resulting in the perfect balance of salty, smoky, and sweet with a subtle kick of heat. When you boil the ingredients, everything has a similar boiled texture.
  • Fun to serve.  You can still dump the Shrimp Boil out onto a table of newspaper if you want and dig in!

showing how to season shrimp boil recipe by adding sprinkling  Old Bay seasoning over the sheet pan
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Sheet Pan Low Country Boil ingredients

A traditional Shrimp Boil usually consists of shrimp and other seafood such as crab, crawfish, oyster, corn, potatoes, (sometimes other veggies) onions, garlic, seasonings and often sausage.  For this Shrimp Boil Recipe, we are going to streamline the contents and use:

Shrimp:

  • Purchase wild caught shrimp.   Look for wild caught shrimp versed farm-raised for the best flavor and texture.
  • Purchase raw, deveined shrimp.  Look for shrimp that is raw (not precooked), peeled and deveined.  Buying prepared shrimp saves you TONS of time and makes your job a snap because all you have to do is defrost the shrimp. 
  • Purchase large shrimp. ย Use large shrimp, 21-25 count (which means there are 21-25 shrimp in a pound), so your shrimp are large enough so they donโ€™t easily overcook, provide the most appealing juicy texture, and don’t overcrowd your pan.
  • Frozen shrimp is awesome!ย  It is frozen shortly after itโ€™s caught which means itโ€™s frozen at peak freshness.ย It’s more economical than fresh which means you can keep it stocked and read to use any time.ย 
  • How Much Shrimp Should I Buy Per Person? As a general rule of thumb, you will want a quarter pound of shrimp per person.ย  This will provide a generous serving with corn, potatoes, and sausage. ย Of course, youโ€™ll want to consider who you are serving and adjust accordingly. So, that means this Shrimp Boil recipe serves 4 adults and probably closer to 6 people if there are children.

Sausage

  • Use precooked sausage.ย  You will need one 11-12-oz. package of smoked andouille chicken sausage โ€“ this sausage comes fully cooked. Look for โ€œfully cooked,โ€ โ€œcooked,โ€ or โ€œsmokedโ€ on the label.ย  This is the standard size package sold at most stores.ย  If you find a package with more or less โ€“ just use more or less- this recipe is very forgiving.ย  ย Look for the cooked sausage in the refrigerated section next to the ground Italian sausage links or breakfast sausage.ย 
  • Use andouille chicken sausage. Andouille chicken sausage comes seasoned with paprika, pepper, garlic, red pepper, etc. so itโ€™s delicious all on its own so you won’t even miss that it’s lightened up.
  • Stock up!ย  Now, just stock up on some packages of sausage and stash them in the freezer so youโ€™ll be ready to make this Shrimp Boil recipe and rescue dinner any night of the week!

Corn

  • Use fresh sweet corn.ย  To find the freshest corn, you want to focus on the smell and feel of the corn rather than the look of the kernels.ย  The corn should smell sweet and the be firm when pressed and free of blackened tassels.
  • Use corn immediately.ย  Corn on the cob will usually keep well for about 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator but it is sweetest the sooner it is used.ย 
  • Time saver.ย  You can purchase already shucked corn or partially shucked corn to make dinnertime prep a breeze

Potatoes

  • Use waxy potatoes.ย  You will want to use waxy potatoes such as Dutch, Yukon Gold or red potatoes.ย  Waxy potatoes remain moist and hold their shape without falling apart or becoming mealy.ย 
  • Use baby potatoes.ย  I recommend Dutch baby potatoes because they roast up buttery tender, you donโ€™t have to peel them and you only have to chop them into half or thirds instead of meticulously chopping whole potatoes. ย ย If you canโ€™t find Dutch baby potatoes, you may also use baby red potatoes.

Seasonings

  • Donโ€™t skimp!ย  You will need Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, ground mustard, ground coriander, dried dill, salt and pepper to make the Shrimp Boil recipe come alive.ย 
  • Add additional salt.ย  I find corn and potatoes need more salt than the shrimp and sausage so you may need to add freshly cracked salt just to the corn and potatoes after roasting โ€“ but make sure to taste first!ย 

up close of shrimp boil recipe showing shrimp drenched in lemon juice and garnished with parsley

How to make Shrimp Boil in Oven

Let’s take a closer look at how to make this recipe with step-by-step photos (full recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):

  • Step 1: Parboil potatoes.ย  Microwaving cut potatoes for 7 minutes ensures they cook quickly and fully in the oven and emerge buttery tender at the same time the rest of the ingredients are done roasting.
  • Step 2: Whisk seasonings together. ย We will use one bowl to coat both the corn, sausage and potatoes and then use the same bowl to later coat the shrimp for easy cleanup.ย  First, start by whisking together 3 tablespoons EVOO, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, ground mustard, coriander, dill, pepper and salt.ย 
    showing how to make sheet pan shrimp boil by combining olive oil, Old Bay Seasoning and ground mustard together in a glass bowl
    • Step 3: Coat potatoes, corn and sausage.ย  Add the potatoes corn and sausage and stir until evenly coated. ย ย You can stir, stir, stir or get your hands dirty to make sure each ingredient is evenly coated.
    showing how to make shrimp boil by combining corn, potatoes, and sausage in a glass bowl with olive oil, Old Bay Seasoning and ground mustard and tossing to coat.
    • Step 4: Bake for 15 minutes.ย  Spread all the ingredients out in an even layer on a foil-lined, lightly greased baking sheet. This makes cleanup a snap because all you have to do is throw away the foil after baking!
    showing how to make easy shrimp boil recipe by lining corn, potatoes and sausage on a large baking sheet
    • Step 5: Coat shrimp.ย  While the sheet pan is in the oven, add the shrimp to the seasoning bowl (donโ€™t wipe out).ย  Drizzle with 1 tablespoon EVOO, 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, and ยผ teaspoon salt. ย Stir until evenly coated.ย 
    showing how to make sheet pan shrimp boil by tossing shrimp with olive oil and Old Bay seasoning
    • Step 6: Add shrimp. ย After 15 minutes, remove baking sheet from oven and give everything a good stir.ย  Add shrimp and spread everything into a single layer and bake for an additional 10-12ย minutes, or until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
    showing how to make sheet pan shrimp boil recipe by adding shrimp to baking sheet with corn, potatoes and sausage and spreading into an even layer
    • Step 7: Drizzle with butter. As soon as the shrimp is done, drizzle the entire pan with Parsley Lemon Butter and toss to coat. The Lemon Parsley Butter is delicious but optional. You can also serve the Shrimp Boil with simple sides of fresh lemon slices and fresh chopped parsley.
    showing how to make shrimp boil recipe by baking shrimp, corn, sausage and potatoes on a sheet pan until cooked through

    Shrimp Boil Sheet Pan tips

    • Use a large pan.  It is important to use a rimmed jelly roll pan which measures 15 x 21 inches like this.  The size of the sheet pan matters because we want our ingredients to fit on the pan in a single layer without being overcrowded.  When ingredients overlap, they steam instead of roast which affects both the flavor and texture.  If you donโ€™t have a jelly roll pan, you can use 2 smaller pans.
    • Use foil for easy cleanup.  Line your sheet pan with foil to make cleanup a breeze.  If you donโ€™t have foil, you can also use parchment paper or a nonstick mat. 
    • Purchase prepared shrimp.  Use shrimp that is already shelled and deveined which saves you TONS of prep time.
    • Donโ€™t over-cook shrimp.  Cook shrimp just until opaque for the juiciest shrimp.  As soon as the shrimp turn pinkish white and start to curl, theyโ€™re done-donโ€™t be tempted to cook them a second longer!
    • Cook shrimp with tails on.  I recommend cooking your shrimp with the tails on because the tail shells contain flavor that seeps out and we get more robust shrimp flavor. Once your shrimp is cooked and resting you can remove the tails if you desire.
    • Scale recipe.  If youโ€™re cooking just for two or for small eaters, this Shrimp Boil recipe is easy to cut in half. The baking instructions remain the same.

    Shrimp Boil Sheet Pan Variations

    This Shrimp Boil recipe is delicious as written or it is easy to customize.  Here are a few ideas:

    • Spice it up.  If you know you love heat, increase the Old Bay seasoning to 1 ยฝ tablespoons when adding to the potatoes, corn and sausage and 1 ยฝ teaspoons when adding to the shrimp.  Alternatively, you can sprinkle on additional Old Bay seasoning to your own serving after roasting.  
    • Add veggies.  Swap some of the potatoes, corn and/or sausage for some of your favorite veggies such as tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, etc.  See above section for roasting times.
    • Use chicken.  You can swap the shrimp or sausage for chopped chicken.  Chop chicken into 1 1/2โ€ chunks; cook for approximately 12 minutes or until cooked through.
    showing how to make sheet pan shrimp boil recipe by drizzling corn, potatoes, sausage and shrimp with lemon juice

    How to serve Oven Shrimp Boil

    Once the Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil emerges from the oven, how do you serve it? You can go conservative and divide the servings among plates, but the traditional way is to cover your table with clean newspaper or butcher paper and pour the contents right onto the paper.

    The Shrimp Boil’s contents are already laid out on a tray, but it makes sense to eat directly from the baking tray once itโ€™s cooled off some.ย  And, of course โ€“ weโ€™re talking about eating with your hands!ย  Keep a stack of napkins and wet naps handy โ€“ the kids will love it!

    What to serve with Sheet Pan Low Country Boil

    The beauty of this Shrimp Boil recipe is that it is a meal-in-one complete with protein, veggies and starch but we also love it with a fresh green salad or crusty bread.ย  Here are some of our favorite sides to serve with it:

    CREATIVE WAYS TO USE LEFTOVERS

    This Shrimp Boil is fabulous reheated and eaten in its sublime simplicity or you can cut the corn off the cob and add the potatoes, sausage and shrimp to the following:

    • Soups.ย  Add to your favorite soups.
    • Pasta salad.ย  Toss with cold pasta or tortellini along with additional olive oil.
    • Creamy Pastas.ย  Stir into your favorite creamy pastas such Mac and Cheese, Fettuccine Alfredo,ย Cacio e Pepe, orย Creamy Mushroom Orzo.
    • Risotto.ย stir into any of your favorite risotto recipes:ย ย Mushroom Risotto,ย Parmesan Risotto,ย Spinach Risottoย โ€“ yum!
    • Pizza.ย  Top your favoriteย pizza crust with marinara followed by cheese, sausage, peppers, shrimp and potatoes.ย  You can also make shortcut pizza using French bread or mini pizzas using bagels.
    • Greens.ย  Keep it extra healthy by serving over sautรฉed or fresh spinach or any of your favorite greens.ย ย  Top with a fried or soft-boiled egg.
    • Scrambled eggs. Chop up sausage, shrimp, and potatoes then add to scrambled eggs along with mozzarella cheese when the eggs are almost set.
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    Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

    This Shrimp Boil recipe is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner with just minutes of prep! Everything bakes in a single sheet pan instead of boiling in a large pot for easy cleanup and superior flavor. This Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil is loaded with succulent shrimp, tender potatoes, sweet corn and smokey sausage all enveloped in Cajun seasonings then baked to golden, juicy perfection then drizzled with Lemon Parsley Butter โ€“ drool. Serve it alongside some cornbread and fruit salad for the perfect summer meal!
    Servings: 4 -6
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes

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    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
    • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning divided
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp EACH ground mustard, ground coriander, dried dill
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
    • 3 ears sweet corn each cut into 4 pieces (12 pieces total)
    • 1 pound baby Dutch yellow potatoes chopped in half or thirds depending on size
    • 1 11-12 oz. pkg. smoked Andouille chicken sausage sliced 1/2-inch thick
    • 1 pound large shrimp (21-25 ct) peeled and deveined

    Parsley Lemon Butter (optional)

    • 4 tablespoons melted butter
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
    • 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

    For serving

    • chopped parsley
    • lemon slices
    • hot sauce

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet (15×21) with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray; set aside.
    • Transfer cut potatoes to a microwave-safe bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Fill with water until it reaches about 1/8-inch up the sides. Cover and microwave on high for 7 minutes. Carefully remove lid and drain potatoes.
    • Meanwhile, in a very large bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons EVVO, 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, ground mustard, coriander, dill, pepper and ยฝ teaspoon salt. Add drained potatoes, corn and sausage. Stir until evenly coated.
    • Add to prepared baking sheet and spread out into an even layer. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, add shrimp to the same bowl (donโ€™t wipe out). Drizzle with 1 tablespoon EVVO, 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning and ยผ teaspoon salt. Stir until evenly coated.
    • After 15 minutes, remove baking sheet from oven and give everything a good stir. Add shrimp and spread everything into a single layer.
    • Place pan back into oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
    • Meanwhile, whisk Parsley butter ingredient together; set aside.
    • As soon as the shrimp is done, drizzle the entire pan with Parsley Lemon Butter. Serve with additional freshly cracked salt, pepper, lemon wedges, parsley, Old Bay seasoning and hot sauce on the side.

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    Notes

    Don’t miss the “how to make” recipe video at the top of the post!

    TIPS AND TRICKSย 

    • Use a large pan.ย  It is important to use a rimmed jelly roll pan which measures 15 x 21 inches like this.ย  The size of the sheet pan matters because we want our ingredients to fit on the pan in a single layer without being overcrowded.ย  When ingredients overlap, they steam instead of roast which affects both the flavor and texture.ย  If you donโ€™t have a jelly roll pan, you can use 2 smaller pans.
    • Use foil for easy cleanup.ย ย Line your sheet pan with foil to make cleanup a breeze.ย  If you donโ€™t have foil, you can also use parchment paper or a nonstick mat.ย 
    • Use fresh corn.ย  Use the freshest corn possible because it is the sweetest.
    • Corn shortcut.ย  To save time, purchase pre-shucked corn. ย 
    • Purchase prepared shrimp.ย  Use shrimp that is already shelled and deveined which saves you TONS of prep time.
    • Use large shrimp.ย  Using large shrimp ensures juicy shrimp and also is important so the shrimp doesnโ€™t overcrowd the pan.ย  If you use smaller shrimp, there are more shrimp per pound which means overlapping ingredients โ€“ no Bueno. ย ย 
    • Use andouille sausage.ย  ย This sausage comes fully cooked.ย  Look for โ€œfully cooked,โ€ โ€œcooked,โ€ or โ€œsmokedโ€ on the label.ย  ย It comes seasoned with Cajun seasoning for superior flavor and a hint of heat.
    • Donโ€™t over-cook shrimp.ย ย Cook shrimp just until opaque for the juiciest shrimp.ย  As soon as the shrimp turn pinkish white and start to curl, theyโ€™re done-donโ€™t be tempted to cook them a second longer!
    • Scale recipe.ย  If youโ€™re cooking just for two or for small eaters, this Shrimp Boil recipe is easy to cut in half. The baking instructions remain the same.
    • Add additional salt.ย  I find corn and potatoes need more salt than the shrimp and sausage so you may need to add freshly cracked salt just to the corn and potatoes after roasting โ€“ but make sure to taste first!ย 
    • Leftovers.ย  See the post for creative ways to use up leftovers!ย 

    MAKE AHEAD SHRIMP BOIL

    • Toss the par-boiled potatoes, corn and sausage ingredients in the olive oil and spices and line in a single layer on the baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.ย 
    • You can also stir the shrimp in the oil and seasonings and refrigerate separately.ย 
    • When it comes time to bake, remove from the refrigerator while the oven is preheating. ย 
    • Bake as directed, adding 5 extra minutes before adding the shrimp.

    SHRIMP BOIL MEAL PREP

    Shrimp Boil makes excellent meal prep to make ahead and serve later. ย Let the sheet pan cool to room temperature then divide between 4-6 container. ย Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS

    You can wrap leftovers up in the foil they have cooked on or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerated for up to three days. ย Reheat on a sheet pan in the oven, or in the microwave.ย 

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    22 Comments

    1. Ann Hupe says

      I did a quick search of this article for any mention of “heads” as in “shrimp heads”. Half the fun of a shrimp boil is sucking the heads. Can you use shrimp with heads and get good results? The reason why I have never considered doing a baked shrimp boil is because of the status of the heads.

      • Jen says

        Hi Ann, yes you can absolutely bake shrimp with heads, enjoy!

    2. Naomi says

      I never thought about baking for a shrimp boil. I am from South Carolina and we love our shrimp boils. In the lowcountry of SC (the coastal region), they call them “lowcountry boils”. In our neighborhood here in Columbia, SC, we have an annual oyster roast and shrimp boil. Unfortunately this year due to COVID 19 it was cancelled. Hopefully next year! I like your idea of sheet pan baking and will definitely give this one a try. Thanks again, Jen, for all of your great recipes!

      • Jen says

        Thank you for your comment Naomi! Your tradition of shrimp boils and lowcountry boils sounds like so much fun! Like you said, hopefully next year! In the meantime, I hope your family enjoys this version. xo

    3. john says

      Do you think this could be done on a gas grille

      • Jen says

        Yes, I think it would still work great.

    4. kathryn says

      This was fabulous! Made it exactly like the recipe. You will love it!

      • Jen says

        That’s awesome you already made it Kathryn! I’m thrilled you loved it, thanks for taking the time to comment!

    5. Kay says

      I made this 4 days ago and itโ€™s on the menu again tonight! It is so easy to make. Thank you.

      • Jen says

        That is awesome! I’m thrilled it’s a new repeat favorite, thanks Kay!

    6. Tonya says

      Two Yanks now living in Virginia made this today. It was terrific. Thanks so much for posting this recipe.

      • Jen says

        That’s awesome Tonya, I’m so happy it was a winner, thank you!

    7. Rachel says

      I made this last night and OH MY!!!! Delicious!!!! I doubled the seasoning and used 2 pounds of shrimp. Iโ€™m glad I did, my husband ate 3 plates (thatโ€™s very uncommon) and had 3 teenage boys there were exactly 4 shrimp and 5 bites of sausage left and a bit of potatoes and corn. Just enough for a lunch. I was really hoping it would be MY lunch, then my hubby said I canโ€™t wait for lunch tomorrow! It must be true love because heโ€™s got this at work and Iโ€™m eating leftover chili. Thank you Jen!

      • Jen says

        You made my day, thanks Rachel! I’m thrilled your entire family gobbled this right up!

    8. Marti says

      I have been making Frogmore Stew dumped on the table covered in paper for decades but this sheet pan idea is wonderful. Itโ€™s my lucky day to have stumbled In here because Iโ€™ve found so many recipes to try. The BLT salad is next! I have already shared with family & friends.
      Thanks so much for an awesome site.

      • Jen says

        Thank you so much for taking the time to comment Marti, welcome! I hope you love the shrimp boil and BLT pasta salad and hopefully find many new favorites!

    9. Mel says

      I love making your recipes and this one was fantastic! I made it exactly as you said and it was so perfect. Thank you for a wonderful dinner ๐Ÿ™‚ I will be making this one again!

      • Jen says

        Thank you so much for making my recipes Mel, I’m thrilled this one will be on repeat!

    10. Gina Espey says

      Just made the shrimp boil/bake, my family said restaurant worthy! So good!

      • Jen says

        Thank you so much, Gina! I am thrilled this was deemed “restaurant worthy”!

    11. Kirsten says

      I made this last night and doubled the recipe. It was SUPER flavorful and the family loved it! We live in Old Bay country, just a skip and a jump from the Chesapeake Bay, so we have giant tins of Old Bay in the pantry. My new work schedule ends at 7 pm so I have been looking for fast meals with easy clean up. This was perfect. I just cut up some smallish red potatoes in 1/8ths and did not par boil them but extended the first baking time by 10 mins instead. Everything was perfectly roasted. We had the leftovers tonight and enjoyed every bite again! Thanks for the recipe!

      • Jen says

        Yay! Thank you so much, Kirsten! I am so happy this worked for you and that leftovers were enjoyed!