Oven Baked Shrimp Skewers
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Oven Baked Shrimp Skewers
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These quick and easy oven-baked shrimp skewers are juicy, full of flavorful, and marinated in a simple lemon-garlic and herb dressing. The shrimp cook in minutes and make for the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled & deveined
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice about half a lemon
- 3 - 4 large garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ - 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon black pepper
- For serving: chopped parsley & lemon slices
Instructions
- Begin by patting your peeled and deveined shrimp dry using paper towels. If using wooden skewers, start soaking them in water now.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the olive oil (or avocado oil), lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp and toss until well combined. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 20 - 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. I like to lightly spray it with olive oil, too.
- 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 4 to 6 shrimp each. I recommend metal skewers. But you can also use wooden skewers; just make sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes, so they do not burn in the oven.
- Bake the shrimp skewers in the preheated oven for a total of 6 to 8 minutes. The shrimp are done when they are light pink and opaque. You can broil during the last minute if you want crispier edges (mimics a sear). Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
- Serve the baked shrimp skewers while they are still warm. I like to spoon the remaining marinade on top before serving. You can garnish them with fresh chopped parsley and lemon slices. Enjoy!
Notes
- Frozen Shrimp: Place the frozen shrimp in a sealed, leak-proof bag in a bowl of cold water for 15-20 minutes, occasionally changing the water. Once they’re pliable, drain and pat them dry before marinating.
- Don’t Over-Marinate: Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours. Over-marinating can change the texture of the shrimp.
- 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.
- Reheating: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), place the skewers on a baking sheet, and heat for about 5 minutes or until warmed through. I don’t recommend reheating in the microwave because the shrimp can become rubbery.
- One serving is about 10 shrimp.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
190kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
21.6g
(43%)
Fat
10.6g
(16%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
170mg
(7%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21.6g | 43% |
| Fat | 10.6g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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