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Sunny's Sheet Pan Shrimp "Boil"

This recipe simplifies a classic shrimp boil into an easy, single-sheet-pan meal. Potatoes, corn, lemon, and sausage are roasted with butter and thyme. Shrimp are steamed in a foil pouch with seafood seasoning and beer, then combined with the roasted components for a flavorful, low-cleanup dinner.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 2725.9 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large sheet pan Essential for roasting all ingredients together.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For tossing ingredients before roasting.
  • 2 Sheets of Aluminum Foil To create the sealed pouch for steaming shrimp.
  • 1 Microwave Oven For pre-cooking potatoes efficiently.
  • 1 Sharp Knife and Cutting Board For preparing vegetables, sausage, and potatoes.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • One 1 1/2-pound bag steamable red potatoes
  • 2 ears corn cut into thirds
  • 1 lemon cut into quarters
  • 1/2 pound andouille sausage sliced in half lengthwise, then cut into 2-inch sections
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 6 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 2 pounds jumbo or colossal deveined shrimp 20 to 30 total
  • 2 heaping tablespoons seafood seasoning
  • 8 ounces pilsner beer

Instructions
 

  • Microwave the bag of potatoes for 6 minutes, then cut potatoes in half or quarters, depending on the size.
  • Add the corn, lemon, potatoes, sausage, butter and thyme to a large bowl. Toss together and place everything on the sheet pan with the corn standing on end and the sausage pieces sliced-side down.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Make a pouch using 2 sheets of aluminum foil, sealing the edges very well. Place the shrimp in the pouch and add the seafood seasoning. Add the beer and close the pouch. Place the pouch on the sheet pan, atop the sausage and vegetables. Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast until the potatoes are soft and the sausage is sizzling, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully open the shrimp pouch. Pour the pouch over the sheet pan and serve.

Notes

This sheet pan 'boil' is a fantastic weeknight meal, minimizing cleanup while maximizing flavor. Pre-microwaving the potatoes ensures they cook through evenly on the sheet pan, achieving a tender interior without overcooking the shrimp. When arranging the ingredients, ensure the sausage is cut-side down to promote better browning and flavor release. The foil pouch for the shrimp is crucial; it steams the shrimp in a flavorful beer broth, keeping them succulent and preventing them from drying out or overcooking in the oven. Be mindful when opening the hot pouch to avoid steam burns. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the butter mixture, or garnishing with fresh parsley and extra lemon wedges before serving for a vibrant finish.