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Oven-Baked Shrimp Skewers

Oven-Baked Shrimp Skewers: Smoky, Spicy, and So Easy!

Oven-Baked Shrimp Skewers are a flavorful and easy dish perfect for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Shrimp fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce or chipotle powder for milder option
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped, optional
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or substitute with fresh minced garlic
For Skewering
  • 4 pieces Wooden or Metal Skewers soak wooden skewers in water beforehand
  • 1 cup Vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or zucchini, optional

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skewers

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a food processor, blend chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, cilantro, and olive oil until smooth.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp and marinade, ensuring shrimp are thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to broil at high heat, ensuring it reaches around 500°F (260°C) and soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes.
  4. Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, adding vegetables in between if desired.
  5. Place skewers on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes, turning halfway through until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  6. Let skewers rest for a minute before serving warm with sides like rice or tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours. Ensure your oven is properly preheated to avoid overcooking the shrimp. Rest the skewers before serving to enhance juiciness.

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