Name: Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on); 2 Tbsp vegetable oil; Seasoning:; 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp seasoned salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp granulated garlic; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; Basting Sauce:; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted); 2 Tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice; 2 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley or cilantro (divided use); 3 medium cloves garlic (minced); 12 skewers (12 inch) ((if bamboo or wooden, soak in water for 10 minutes))

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These buttery Cajun seasoned Shrimp Skewers come together in no time flat. The homemade seasoning blend is packed with flavor and takes this easy shrimp recipe to another level.

Easy Shrimp Skewers Recipe

These shrimp kabobs are an impressive yet simple entree to make. In this recipe, I give you a homemade seasoning blend but you have room to get creative depending on what spices you have on hand. How do you make juicy Shrimp Skewers? First, soak wooden or bamboo skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning. Place the shrimp into a medium size bowl and toss with vegetable oil and the seasonings until evenly coated. Count the shrimp, then divide evenly among the skewers. Baste with melted butter then bake for 12-15 minutes or just until cooked through. Baste with leftover butter and serve immediately.

How to Make the BEST Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Ingredients you'll need to make homemade Shrimp Skewers: 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails intact, paprika, seasoned salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne, melted butter, minced fresh garlic, lime or lemon juice and chopped flat leaf (Italian) parsley or cilantro.
Kitchen tools you'll need: Large sheet pan lined with parchment paper, measuring spoons, medium bowl, small bowl, pastry brush and bamboo or metal skewers.
You can use a prepared Cajun seasoning in place of the seasoning blend in this recipe for a shortcut, if desired.
Count the shrimp and divide them evenly between the skewers. If you're using long metal skewers, you may yield 6 or 8 servings. When using shorter skewers, the yield may be greater. This is especially handy if serving these as an appetizer.
This recipe uses shrimp with the tails on. It makes for a prettier presentation and gives you something to hold onto to remove them from the skewers.
Shrimp can overcook very easily. Consider the size of the shrimp and adjust the baking time as needed. Large shrimp are easier to thread onto skewers.
You may also opt to cook these shrimp on a baking pan fitted with an oven safe rack. You can also grill these shrimp skewers over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side flipping halfway through grilling. Adjust the cooking time according to the size of the shrimp.
Serve with Twice Baked Potatoes, Hushpuppies, Cilantro Lime Cole Slaw or Mexican Street Corn Salad.
Store leftover Shrimp Skewers chilled in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat leftovers gently in an air fryer or under the broiler in the oven. Don't overcook.

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Shrimp Skewers

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, seafood

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy-shrimp-skewers, fried-shrimp-recipes, shrimp-skewers-recipe

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 147kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
Seasoning:
1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Basting Sauce:
½ cup unsalted butter melted
2 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley or cilantro divided use
3 medium cloves garlic minced
12 skewers (12 inch) (if bamboo or wooden, soak in water for 10 minutes)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Position oven rack in center position of oven. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place shrimp in a medium size bowl. Toss with oil. To the shrimp add paprika, seasoned salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, oregano, thyme and cayenne. Toss until all shrimp are coated.
Count shrimp, then divide evenly among 12 skewers.
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon parsley and garlic. Baste skewers on all sides.
Bake shrimp for 12-15 minutes (depending on size) turning halfway through cooking.
Remove from oven, baste with butter. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can use a prepared Cajun seasoning in place of the seasoning blend in this recipe for a shortcut, if desired.
You may also opt to cook these shrimp on a baking pan fitted with an oven safe rack.
You can also grill these shrimp skewers over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side flipping halfway through grilling. Adjust time according to the size of the shrimp.

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