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Shrimp Boil smothered in garlic butter and Old Bay seasoning is ready in just 30 minutes. This garlic butter shrimp boil is loaded with smoky andouille sausage, tender shrimp, sweet corn, and creamy potatoes. Everything bakes on one pan for a fool-proof shrimp boil recipe that’s big on flavor.
Serve hot with extra garlic butter, parsley, green onions, and lemon wedges. With a few simple shrimp boil ingredients, you get all the flavor of the classic boil without the mess. Perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or any Southern-style craving.
What Makes This Shrimp Boil Work
What makes this shrimp boil recipe shine is the rich garlic butter and Old Bay seasoning that coat every ingredient. Baking it in the oven keeps the shrimp tender, the corn juicy, and the potatoes perfectly creamy. Best of all, this garlic butter shrimp boil delivers all the flavor of the traditional version with fewer dishes and less mess.
What Goes Into Shrimp Boil
A Shrimp Boil is all about fresh, simple, and flavorful components. This one-pan version uses classic shrimp boil ingredients with a garlic butter twist for maximum taste and minimal fuss.
- Baby Potatoes: Red or yellow potatoes add a creamy, hearty base that soaks up all the buttery seasoning.
Corn on the Cob: Sweet, juicy corn that pairs perfectly with smoky sausage and tender shrimp.
Shrimp: Peeled and deveined for easy eating, they cook quickly and stay succulent in the oven.
Smoked Andouille Sausage: Adds a savory, smoky kick that balances the sweetness of the corn and shrimp.
Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurement.
How To Make Shrimp Boil
- Preheat and Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a large baking sheet with nonstick spray or a smear of butter. Set aside while you prepare the ingredients.
- Boil Potatoes and Onion: In a pot of salted boiling water, cook potatoes and onions for 5 minutes. Add the corn and continue boiling until the potatoes are just tender, about 5–7 minutes.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Drain the vegetables, then arrange them on the baking sheet along with the shrimp and sliced andouille sausage. Spread everything out evenly for even cooking.
- Coat with Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, garlic, and Old Bay seasoning. Pour the mixture over the pan ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Bake and Broil: Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and the corn is tender. Broil for an additional 1–2 minutes to crisp the edges.
- Finish and Serve: Mix melted butter with minced garlic clove, drizzle over the hot shrimp boil, and toss lightly. Top with pepper, parsley, green onions, and serve.
Round out your shrimp boil with Cheesy Pizza Pull Apart Bread for a fun, shareable side. Add a fresh Garlic Browned Butter Baked Asparagus for a simple veggie pairing, and finish with a light, fruity Easy Mango Blueberry Crumble for dessert.
Recipe FAQ’s
Jumbo shrimp work best for a shrimp boil recipe because they stay juicy and tender while baking. Smaller shrimp can overcook quickly.
Absolutely. Baby red potatoes, quartered Yukon golds, or baby dutch yellows all work beautifully in a garlic butter shrimp boil.
Smoked andouille or Cajun sausage adds the perfect spice and smoky flavor. You can also use kielbasa or polish sausage for a milder taste.
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Shrimp Boil
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby potatoes red or yellow
- 4 ears corn on the cob cut crosswise into 4 pieces each
- 1 onion peeled and cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup butter melted, plus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces smoked andouille sausage thinly sliced
TO SERVE
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pinch cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh green onions chopped
- 2 lemons cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet or tray with nonstick cooking oil spray or a smear of butter.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook potatoes and onion wedges for 5 minutes. Add in corn, mix through and continue boiling until potatoes are just tender, (about 5-7 minutes). Drain well.
- Arrange cooked potatoes and corn on prepared baking sheet with shrimp and sausage.
- Mix together melted butter, olive oil, garlic and Old Bay seasoning in a small bowl. Pour over the butter mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Bake until shrimp are opaque and cooked through and corn is tender, about 10 minutes. Broil (grill) for 1-2 minutes for crispy edges.
- After baking, mix an extra 2 tablespoons melted butter with 1 clove minced garlic. Pour over the shrimp and lightly mix through with 2 spoons.
- Top with pepper, parsley and green onions. Serve on the table with lemon wedges, a tin of Old Bay for extra seasoning and hot sauce.
Notes
- Drizzle garlic butter and lemon over your shrimp boil was soon as it is taken out of the oven for extra flavour.
- Devein your shrimp to make each bite more enjoyable.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Every thing you make looks so good. Cooking for one needs help.
I love a good shrimp boil. This is the best I’ve tried so far and its so simple to make. It’s perfect! 5 stars! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!
I want to make this for New Year’s I’ve never made it before but I would like to omit the sausage and replace that with whole crawfish which I’ve never cooked either. How would I cook this in this dish? Thank you!
i replaced the salted water for the potatoes with chicken stock and it was amazing
Fantastic recipe! I added some cod fish cut into 1 inch squares, and some white mushrooms because my wife loves mushrooms and who am I to deny my honey her mushrooms. Added a little extra butter, garlic, and old bay at the end. Then lemon, tapatio hot sauce, and old bay at the table. FANTASTIC! Loved this recipe!
Love this recipe. It looked just like it did in the picture when I was done!!!!
Loved this recipe! Easy enough to fix on a weeknight. Made plenty to feed my husband and two teenage boys. The only comment my husband made was that he would like to have extra sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again!
This was absolutely delish! I was looking for a quick recipe that would wow my family. This was it. It was so easy and my family said it was great!