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Easy Spicy Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp Boil Recipe for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and flavorful sheet pan cajun shrimp boil that combines smoky spices, tender shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage for a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds (680g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen shrimp)
  • 1 pound (450g) baby red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 2 ears of corn, cut into thirds (or 1.5 cups frozen corn)
  • 1 pound (450g) smoked sausage, sliced (Andouille or kielbasa)
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, and salt to prepare the cajun seasoning blend.
  3. Place the halved potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle about half of the cajun seasoning blend. Toss well to coat completely.
  4. Spread the potatoes out in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
  5. While potatoes roast, combine shrimp, sliced sausage, and corn in the large bowl. Add the remaining olive oil, the rest of the cajun seasoning blend, and melted butter. Toss until evenly coated.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven after 15 minutes and spread the shrimp mixture evenly on top of the potatoes.
  7. Roast again for 10–12 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque and potatoes are fork-tender. Avoid overcooking shrimp.
  8. Check doneness by testing a potato piece with a fork and checking shrimp color. Add up to 2 more minutes if needed.
  9. Remove pan from oven, squeeze fresh lemon wedges over the top, and sprinkle chopped parsley for garnish.
  10. Serve immediately hot and fresh from the oven.

Notes

Use large shrimp to avoid drying out. Do not overcrowd the pan for best roasting results. Adjust cayenne pepper to control spice level. Parboil potatoes for 5 minutes to speed cooking if desired. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Reheat leftovers in oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes; avoid microwaving.

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