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Baked Shrimp Skewers on a white plate with sauce.
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Oven Baked Shrimp Skewers

Oven baked shrimp skewers are juicy, flavorful, and lightly marinated. They cook in minutes and taste wonderful. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
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Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Bailey

Equipment

  • 4-6 skewers wood or metal!
  • large mixing bowl
  • Cooking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb large shrimp peeled & cleaned
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning *see notes
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice or lemon juice!
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped or parsley!

Optional Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easy clean up.
  • Pat the thawed shrimp dry with paper towel, this helps the seasoning and marinade to stick to them! Add in all the seasonings to the bowl, citrus juice, and olive oil.
  • Let the shrimp sit for just a few minutes (don't over marinate!)
  • Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers starting at the sharp end of the skewer. Repeat this process until you have 4 to 5 skewers, each holding 5- 6 shrimp each.
  • Bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for about 4 minutes. Set the oven to broil high, cook for another 2 minutes. Pull the shrimp out and let it rest! It should be light pink and opaque. Spoon any drippings from the skewers back over the shrimp for extra flavor. 
  • Eat as is or enjoy with one of my sauces; Creamy Pesto Dressing, Lemon Honey Dressing or Tahini Herb Dressing. 

Notes

*use any Italian blend or just a dash of dried oregano and dried basil will work. 
  • Don’t  Over-Marinate. Marinate the shrimp for just a few minutes. Over-marinating can change the texture of the shrimp and make them cook much quicker. 
  • Soak Wooden Skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning in the oven.
  • Customize Seasonings. Adjust the seasonings to suit your personal taste. You can make the recipe spicier, more citrusy, or milder as desired.
  • Make Ahead. You can prepare and marinate the shrimp in advance. However, it's best to thread them onto skewers just before cooking to prevent the shrimp from becoming mushy.
  • Storing. Place leftover shrimp skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 skewer | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 1094mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg