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Baked Shrimp Skewers

Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
Make these Baked Shrimp Skewers for a quick and tasty dinner any night of the week! No grill, no fuss, just juicy, perfectly cooked shrimp in under 15 minutes. Serve with your favorite sides for an easy meal the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main
Cuisine Modern Australian
Servings 15 skewers
Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 lb medium-large raw shrimp shelled and deveined (Note 1)

Instructions
 

  • If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water to prevent them from burning.
  • Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and pat them dry with a paper towel.
    2 lb medium-large raw shrimp



  • Let them sit uncovered (if possible) at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking so the surface of the shrimp starts to dry out (Note 2)
  • Combine the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon black pepper



  • Add the shrimp and stir to coat.
  • Thread the shrimp onto your prepared wooden skewers and place them on a plate ready to cook.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F/230ºC.
  • Place the skewers on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Roast the shrimp for 4-5 minutes until just cooked.

Notes

  1. I like to buy frozen raw, shelled shrimp! For skewers, I tend to use medium-large shrimp. By the count, this is 36/40 count. You can also use fresh shelled and deveined shrimp.
  2. The dryer the surface of the shrimp, the better they will caramelize and crisp in the oven. If the shrimp are wet, they will steam rather than bake.
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Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.005g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition is per serving

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