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We love it and know you will too! We love the ease of one-pan dinners like Salmon and Asparagus or Spatchcock Chicken. Our rendition of a classic shrimp boil cuts down on the mess and cook time by baking all the ingredients on a sheet pan instead. Shrimp Boil is made with potatoes, corn, shrimp, sausage and Old Bay. This easy sheet pan shrimp boil recipe skips the mess while keeping all the flavor. Why Are Shrimp Boils so Popular?
Shrimp boils have been all the rage in America’s South forever and for good reason. A classic boil contains shrimp, corn, potatoes, and spicy kielbasa sausage tossed with Old Bay Seasoning. All the ingredients are boiled in a big pot full of flavorful broth and spread out across a large picnic table covered with newspaper. Guests gather around a heaping pile of boiled goodies and chow down. How to do a Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil Follow these easy steps to nail this sheet pan shrimp boil.
Cook potatoes and corn in two separate pots of water until tender. Drain your potatoes and corn and place them into a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, old bay seasoning, and garlic. Toss all your ingredients together with your melted butter seasoning.
Cut potatoes into even-sized pieces to promote even cooking. Corn: Boiled sweet corn is the perfect complement to all the savory ingredients in your boil. Cut cobs into 2-inch sized pieces. Sausage: Smoked Andouille Sausage or any Cajun-style sausage will work.
You could also use Polish Kielbasa in a pinch. Kielbasa and Potatoes go really well together. Seasoning: Old Bay seasoning is a must. Every authentic shrimp boil requires it! You can find it at most grocery stores or even online. Shrimp: Tail-on, large shrimp work the best.
If you can get your hands on tiger shrimp, do it! Raw, thawed, and tail on is the way to go. To Quick-Thaw Shrimp: If you don’t have time to thaw your shrimp in the refrigerator overnight, thaw it quickly by placing it in a colander in your sink. Run cool water over the frozen shrimps for 7-8 minutes until the ice dissolves then drain and pat dry with paper towels. What to Serve with a Shrimp Boil: A shrimp boil is a hands-down crowd pleaser and a meal in itself. Just add a few sides to the mix and you’ve got a feast on your hands. This pairs really well with Homemade Bread, some creamy Coleslaw, and a heaping pile of lemon wedges around your shrimp boil.
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