Indoor Crawfish Boil Dinner (Printer View)

A flavorful sheet pan meal featuring crawfish, sausage, and Cajun-spiced vegetables roasted to perfection.

# Components:

→ Seafood

01 - 1.5 pounds whole cooked crawfish, thawed if frozen

→ Sausages

02 - 12 ounces smoked andouille sausage, sliced into 0.5-inch pieces

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 pound baby red potatoes, halved
04 - 3 ears corn, each cut into 4 pieces
05 - 1 large yellow onion, cut into thick wedges
06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced

→ Seasonings and Extras

07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
12 - 1 lemon, sliced
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
14 - Lemon wedges for serving
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Method steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine potatoes, corn, onion, and bell pepper with olive oil, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and half the minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Spread seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes.
04 - In the same bowl, toss crawfish and sausage with remaining butter, remaining Cajun seasoning, remaining garlic, and lemon slices.
05 - Remove sheet pan from oven after 20 minutes. Scatter sausage, crawfish, and lemon slices evenly over vegetables. Gently toss everything together. Return to oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes until crawfish is heated through and sausage is sizzling.
06 - Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • All the classic crawfish boil flavors in one easy sheet pan
  • No large pot or outdoor space required
  • Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings
  • Minimal cleanup with maximum Southern flavor
  • Customizable spice level to suit your taste
02 -
  • Use pre-cooked crawfish to save time—they only need to be heated through
  • Adjust the Cajun seasoning amount based on your spice preference and the brand's heat level
  • Check sausage labels if you have gluten sensitivities, as some brands contain fillers
  • Line your pan well for easiest cleanup—the butter and seasoning can stick
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a 350°F oven
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