Indoor Crawfish Boil Dinner (Printable Version)

A bold sheet pan meal featuring crawfish, sausage, potatoes, and corn with Cajun spices and fresh lemon.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1.5 lbs whole cooked crawfish, thawed

→ Sausages

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

→ Vegetables

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

→ Seasonings and Extras

07 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
10 - 1 tsp 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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • All-in-one sheet pan simplicity—no need for multiple pots or burners
  • Authentic Cajun flavors without the outdoor setup
  • Ready in under an hour, from prep to plate
  • Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings
  • Easily customizable with your favorite seafood and vegetables
  • Minimal cleanup with maximum flavor impact
02 -
  • Thaw frozen crawfish completely and pat dry to prevent excess moisture on the sheet pan
  • Cut vegetables to similar sizes for even cooking
  • Use parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking
  • Don't overcook the crawfish—they're already cooked and just need to be warmed through
  • Toss everything together on the pan halfway through the second roast for even flavor distribution
  • Let the sheet pan rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle
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