A traditional shrimp boil simmers in a pot of seasoned, spicy broth and is served family-style at the table. But I decided to shake things up. Instead of boiling everything in one big pot, I spread the ingredients out on a sheet pan and let the oven do the magic—boiling and grilling in the same space. The result? Roasted edges, caramelized goodness, and a bold flavor I thought would be even better. It’s still a dish made for sharing, perfect for a summer evening, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
- 6-8 baby red skinned potatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1" thick slices
- 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced into 1/4" slices
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed with the side of a knife
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- drizzle of olive oil
- 2 ears fresh corn, cut into thirds
Shrimp Seasoning
- 6 large (16-25) raw shrimp, cleaned, tails on
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
Spicy Butter
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Buffalo Wing Sauce
Garnish
- 5-6 sprigs fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 Whole lemon, quartered
Instructions
Gather all ingredients before starting recipe
The Boil...
- Pre heat oven to 400 °F
- Combine 6-8 baby red skinned potatoes, cut in half, 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced into 1/4" slices, 2 cloves garlic, smashed with the side of a knife and 1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1" thick slices on a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil. Make sure that there are ample lengths to allow the foil to overlap and close. Add 1/2 cup chicken stock and a drizzle of olive oil and close the foil over the mixture. Set timer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are firm tender.
- After the potatoes have been par 'boiled' add 2 ears fresh corn, cut into thirds and reseal the foil. Return to the mixture to the oven and cook for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes have been fully cooked.
The Grill...
- Pre heat broiler
- Combine 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning in a small bowl.
- Add 6 large (16-25) raw shrimp, cleaned, tails on and toss in the mixture.
- Uncover the vegetable and sausage mixture and move to the upper rack to broil for 2-3 minutes. The sausages should be sizzling, and the corn should be getting a nice golden color.
- Top the mixture with the seasoned shrimp so that the shrimp is in one layer. Grill under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink. Turn the shrimp over to the second side and grill for another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, top with 5-6 sprigs fresh parsley, finely chopped and garnish with wedges of lemon before serving. Serve with spicy butter on the side.
Spicy Butter...
- Melt 2 tbsp butter and combine with 1 tbsp Buffalo Wing Sauce. Serve with the Grilled Shrimp Boil.
