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Easy baked shrimp dinner with smoky sausage and charred corn kernels

Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan Bake

A bold sheet pan dinner made with shrimp, Andouille sausage, potatoes, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, lemon, garlic, and Creole seasoning.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun-Inspired, Southern-Inspired
Keyword: Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan Bake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes quartered
  • 4 cobs sweet corn husked and cut in half
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 orange bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ c cherry tomatoes
  • 1 onion cut into quarters
  • 4 Andouille sausages sliced
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Finely chopped green onions for garnish
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Creole seasoning
  • ½ tsp Creole seasoning for shrimp
  • 1 tsp paprika divided
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Nonstick cooking spray for preparing the sheet pan

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Sheet Pan

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Lightly coat a large sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.

Step 2: Parboil the Potatoes and Corn

  • Place the quartered baby Yukon gold potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water.
  • Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes begin to soften.
  • Add the halved corn cobs to the pot and continue boiling for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and corn well, then set them aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Seasoning Mixture

  • In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp Creole seasoning, the juice of 1 lemon, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, ½ tsp paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  • Stir until the seasoning mixture is fully combined.

Step 4: Combine the Main Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the drained potatoes, corn, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, onion, and sliced Andouille sausage.
  • Pour the prepared seasoning mixture over the ingredients.
  • Toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5: Arrange on the Sheet Pan

  • Spread the seasoned sausage, potatoes, corn, and vegetables onto the prepared sheet pan in an even layer.
  • Arrange the lemon wedges around the outer edges of the sheet pan.

Step 6: Bake the First Layer

  • Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 8 minutes.

Step 7: Season the Shrimp

  • While the sheet pan is baking, place the shrimp in a bowl.
  • Add the remaining ½ tsp Creole seasoning, remaining ½ tsp paprika, and a small drizzle of olive oil if needed.
  • Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.

Step 8: Add the Shrimp and Finish Baking

  • Remove the sheet pan from the oven.
  • Arrange the seasoned shrimp evenly over the sausage and vegetable mixture.
  • Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque, pink, and fully cooked.

Step 9: Garnish and Serve

  • Remove the sheet pan from the oven.
  • Discard the lemon wedges.
  • Sprinkle the bake with chopped parsley and finely chopped green onions.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

To make this Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan Bake gluten-free, use certified gluten-free Andouille sausage and Creole seasoning, as some sausage and seasoning blends may contain gluten-based fillers or additives. Confirm that the Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and nonstick cooking spray are gluten-free. The shrimp, potatoes, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, lemon, parsley, and green onions are naturally gluten-free when prepared without gluten-containing additives.