Perfect! Let’s make a Seafood Boil Bake (Sheet Pan Style)—all the flavors of a classic seafood boil, baked on one pan for easy cleanup.
Seafood Boil Bake (Sheet Pan Style) Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crab legs or claws
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 ears corn, cut into thirds
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or any seafood seasoning)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with foil.
- Prep vegetables:
- Toss potatoes and corn with half the melted butter, salt, pepper, and 1 tsp Old Bay. Spread evenly on the sheet pan.
- Roast 15–20 minutes until potatoes begin to soften.
- Prepare seafood:
- In a bowl, toss shrimp and crab with remaining butter, garlic, paprika, and Old Bay. Add lemon slices.
- Add seafood to pan:
- Spread the shrimp and crab on top of the partially cooked potatoes and corn.
- Bake:
- Roast 10–12 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and crab is heated through.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot with melted butter and extra lemon wedges on the side.
✅ Tips:
- Add sausage slices or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Drizzle a bit of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Serve family-style on a newspaper-covered table for the full seafood boil experience!
If you want, I can also make a garlic butter version that’s ultra-rich and restaurant-style—perfect for impressing guests.
Do you want me to do that?
