Shrimp Boil in the Oven

Skip the giant pot!!! This Shrimp Boil in the Oven is easier, less messy, and packed with way more flavor! Roasting gives everything that golden, caramelized goodness you just can’t get from boiling, and a rich, buttery seasoning sauce soaks into every bite!!

This is everything you want from a classic shrimp boil recipe… but without the mess. And made way easier in a cast iron skillet (or on a sheet pan!) in the oven. No giant pot. And loads of extra flavor tastes like summer.

And honestly? I love this version more than the big pot version.

Why?

A traditional low country shrimp boil is a classic summer dinner in the south. But it can be a lot. You need a huge pot and time everything perfectly… and somehow it still ends up a little watered down.

So I started doing it as a cast iron skillet shrimp boil instead.

Everything roasts on a rimmed baking sheet, which means you get way better flavor, crispy edges, so much more seasoning, and way less stress.

Instead of boiling flavor away, you’re building it right on the sheet pan.

How the Oven Shrimp Boil Works

You can use a large 15 inch cast iron skillet, a couple 9×13 dishes, or a sheet pan or any large rimmed baking sheet.

Everything goes in layers so that it all comes out perfectly cooked. You start with the sausage and potatoes, then the corn, and end with the shrimp so they stay tender and juicy instead of overcooking.

The Ingredients That Make It So Good

This version leans into all the classic shrimp boil recipe flavors, plus a few extras that make it even more delicious.

You’ve got: Baby potatoes, kielbasa sausage (or any sausage you love), corn, jumbo shrimp, onion, and a seasoning sauce.

The Secret Is the Seasoning Sauce

This is what takes it from good to knockout status. It’s made with: melted butter, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, Creole seasoning, a little heat, and a little sweetness.

It coats everything and bakes into the potatoes and shrimp so every bite is loaded with flavor.

And right before serving, I always add:

• lots of fresh parsley
• an extra squeeze of lemon if you have it
• and sometimes a little extra melted butter (because obviously)

It’s easy, comforting, a little nostalgic, and somehow still feels special. It’s the kind of easy dinner you can make on a random weeknight but also serve to friends and feel like you did something impressive.

Shrimp Boil in the Oven

Skip boiling and roast it instead! This easy oven shrimp boil is buttery, flavorful, crowd-friendly, and made in a cast iron skillet

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Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 6

Equipment

• 1 Large Cast Iron or Baking Sheet

Ingredients

For the shrimp boil:

• 2 pound baby yellow or red potatoes cut in half if some of the potatoes are larger
• 1 14 oz package kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 3-4 ears corn shucked and each cob broken into 2 pieces
• 1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 pounds jumbo shrimp deveined, tails + shells off (or any size shrimp works)
• 8 ounces Pilsner-style beer
• 8 Tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter, thinly sliced
• 1 Tablespoon Old bay seasoning

For the Seasoning Sauce:

• 1/2 yellow onion chopped
• 1/3 cup water
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 Tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
• 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Start the Shrimp Boil:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Poke holes in the potatoes with a knife (to prevent them from exploding!). Place them in a large bowl and microwave for 7-10 minutes, tossing every few minutes, until a fork easily pierces through.
• In a 15-inch cast iron skillet (or two 9×13-inch baking dishes), combine the potatoes, sausage, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and toss to coat.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and add the corn to the skillet. Return to the oven and bake for 10 more minutes.

Make the Seasoning Sauce:

• While the veggies roast, blend all the seasoning sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.

Finish the Shrimp Boil:

• Remove the skillet from the oven and add the shrimp, beer, and seasoning sauce. Toss everything to coat evenly.
• Place sliced butter all over the top of the shrimp boil and return to the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
• Once done, sprinkle with 1 more tablespoon of Old Bay and stir to evenly coat