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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
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 9x13-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