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There’s a Tuesday night I still think about. Two kids asking what’s for dinner, a sink full of dishes, and exactly 40 minutes before meltdown hour. I threw a sirloin, some shrimp, corn, and broccoli onto a single sheet pan, crossed my fingers, and pulled out what became one of the most requested meals in my house. No fancy technique. No crying over a hot stove. Just one pan, one oven, and dinner that actually impressed people.

That’s the thing about sheet pan meals. When you do them right, they’re not a shortcut. They’re a strategy.

After ten years in the kitchen, I’ve cooked enough elaborate dinners to know that complexity doesn’t equal delicious. This steak, shrimp, corn, and broccoli sheet pan dinner hits every note you want. Smoky char on the broccoli, sweet caramelized corn, tender shrimp, and steak that’s actually cooked the way you want it. All at once. All on one pan.

Essential Ingredients

• 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 ears fresh corn, cut into rounds (or 1.5 cups frozen corn)
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Alternative Ingredients

No sirloin? Ribeye works beautifully here and adds more fat for flavor. You could also use flank steak cut across the grain, though it cooks a little faster so keep an eye on it. For shrimp, frozen works perfectly fine. Just thaw them completely and pat dry before seasoning, otherwise they steam instead of roast and you lose all that good browning.

If fresh corn isn’t in season, frozen corn kernels are honestly just as good roasted. They caramelize the same way and nobody at your table will know the difference. Asparagus, zucchini, or bell peppers all swap in for broccoli without changing your cook time much.

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. High heat is non-negotiable here. Lower temperatures and everything steams instead of roasting. Line a large sheet pan (18×13 is ideal) with foil and give it a spray of cooking oil.

2. Season the steak. Toss your steak cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the garlic powder, half the paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

3. Season the vegetables. Toss broccoli and corn with 1.5 tablespoons olive oil, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them across two-thirds of the sheet pan in a single layer.

4. Add the steak. Place steak pieces on one side of the pan, not crowding them. Dot with a few small pieces of butter. Roast everything for 10 minutes.

5. Add the shrimp. While the steak and veggies start cooking, toss shrimp with the remaining olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. After that first 10 minutes, push things around a little and nestle the shrimp into any gaps on the pan.

6. Roast for 8 to 10 more minutes. Shrimp are done when they curl into a C shape and turn pink. Steak should have a nice sear on the outside. The broccoli will have some charred edges, which is exactly what you want.

7. Rest and serve. Let everything sit for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if you have it.

Pro Tips

Pat everything dry before it goes on the pan. Moisture is the enemy of roasting. I learned this the hard way after years of soggy vegetables and wondering why my sheet pans never looked like the ones in food magazines.

Don’t crowd the pan. If your shrimp and steak are piled on top of each other, they’ll steam. Use two pans if you need to. A little extra cleanup is worth it for the texture.

Add the shrimp last. This is the most important thing. Shrimp cook in about 8 minutes at high heat. Steak and vegetables need more time. If everything goes on together, your shrimp will be rubbery by the time everything else is done.

Recipe Info Table

Detail	Info
Prep Time	15 minutes
Cook Time	20 minutes
Total Time	35 minutes
Servings	4
Yield	1 sheet pan

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s a complete meal on one pan. Protein, vegetables, starch-adjacent corn. You’re done. And the combination of steak and shrimp together, which some people call surf and turf, feels genuinely special without any extra effort. This is the kind of dinner you serve to guests and they think you spent way more time on it than you did.

What Makes This Recipe Unique

Most sheet pan dinners use one protein. This one layers steak and shrimp with a staggered cooking method so both hit the pan perfectly timed. The smoked paprika ties everything together and gives the whole dish that slightly charred, smoky flavor you’d normally only get from a grill.

Key Features

• One pan, minimal cleanup
• Ready in 35 minutes
• Naturally gluten-free
• High protein
• Customizable with seasonal vegetables

Nutrition Facts Table (Per Serving, Approximate)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	420
Protein	48g
Fat	18g
Carbohydrates	16g
Fiber	3g
Sodium	520mg

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Conclusion

This is the recipe I keep coming back to when I want something that feels like effort but isn’t. The combination of steak and shrimp roasted together with sweet corn and charred broccoli is one of those happy accidents I’m glad I stumbled onto. Give it a try on a weeknight when you need dinner to come together fast but still taste like you actually cooked. Because you did. You just did it smartly.

Let me know in the comments how yours turned out. And if you swapped in any vegetables, I always want to hear what worked.