Create juicy, succulent shrimp skewers in the oven in less than 20 minutes. These Oven Shrimp Skewers are packed with flavor and simple to make, making them perfect for a weeknight meal or party appetizer.
Why You'll Love This Oven Shrimp Skewers Recipe
The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, and garlic, and then broiled in the oven, to perfection. The result is a tender, juicy shrimp that is bursting with flavor.
Shrimp skewers are an all-time favorite crowd pleaser, and making them in the oven just makes them perfect for those busy weeknights. Top a salad with them, or serve them with some sides.
- Easy to make. The shrimp are marinated and then quickly broiled in the oven, so there is no need for any complicated cooking techniques.
- Flavor. The flavor of the shrimp is amazing. The marinade infuses the shrimp broiling process caramelizes the shrimp and adds a touch of char.
- Versatile. You can the shrimp as a main course, an appetizer, or a light snack. You can also throw them on the grill, or even cook them in an air fryer!
Whether you make them with our Sticky Teriyaki Sauce or our smoky marinade below, these oven shrimp skewers offer unbeatable flavor and deliciousness that can quickly be ready to serve your family or friends.
Ingredients Overview
When it comes to easy meals that bring together the flavors of fresh ingredients, look no further than shrimp skewers in the oven. High in flavor these easy shrimp skewers are sure to become one of your go-to recipes.
- Shrimp - Fresh or frozen, but get medium to medium large size shrimp so it's easy for them to stay on the skewers.
- Olive oil
- Lime juice - Fresh squeezed lime juice.
- Smoked Paprika or our recipe for Blackening Seasoning.
- Cayenne - Optional, just if you like a little more kick.
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Shrimp Skewers In The Oven
So put away the grill tongs and get ready for a tasty dinner in no time using this simple sheet pan method.
Season The Shrimp
- Preheat the oven to 400F and if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 to 20 minutes to prevent them from burning in the oven.
- In a large bowl, add the shrimp, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Toss to mix well.
Thread On Skewers
- Thread the the shrimp onto the wooden or steel skewers. You can also skewer vegetables on extra skewers and cook them at the same time!
- Brush with any of the remaining marinade in the bowl.
Broil In The Oven
- Lay the skewers on the broiling rack and bake in the oven 4" to 6" below the broiler element for about 6 minutes, or until the shrimps start to turn pink.
- Turn the broiler on for the 2 remaining minutes to get a little charring on the edges of the shrimp.
- Quickly remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter! Squeeze with lime juice before serving.
Serving Suggestions
As the days get warmer and brighter, we're all looking for fun, flavorful recipes that can be prepared quickly. Shrimp are a delicious crowd-pleasing option that can be thrown together in no time at all!
Serve them alongside grilled Mexican onions, Mexican street corn, black bean enchiladas and chili corn salsa for a spread that feels like a feast.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few easy variations using this recipe:
- Blackened Oven Shrimp Skewers - Use our Blackening Seasoning Blend for a delicious blackened flavor. Just place the sheet pan about 4" from the broiler element and broil the shrimp skewers for about 6 to 10 minutes.
- Mediterranean Oven Shrimp Skewers - Marinate the shrimp in some Italian salad dressing, or use our Greek Seasoning blend with some oil and vinegar to make your own marinade. Marinate for 20 minutes, skewer, and bake in the oven.
- Pesto Oven Shrimp Skewers - Baste the shrimp after skewering with some pesto sauce mixed with a little olive oil.
Tips for Success
- If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for an hour or so before threading the shrimp and cooking them.
- You can also grill these on your Blackstone or Traeger, just watch them carefully as they cook quickly.
- Toss the seasoned shrimp in your air fryer without the skewers for fabulous seasoned air fryer shrimp cooked in less than 5 minutes!
Storage Options
- Leftover skewered shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the shrimp for up to 3 months.
- To reheat the shrimp, simply thaw them and then grill them or bake them until they are heated through.
Related Recipes
- Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos
- Easy Shrimp Tostadas
- Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker)
- Pineapple Cilantro Salsa
- Chorizo Refried Black Beans
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use other types of seafood, such as scallops, fish, or calamari.
A deveiner. To use a deveiner, simply insert the tip of the tool into the back of the shrimp and push it along the vein until it comes out the other end. You can also use a nut cracker pick and it will do that same thing!
The optimal temperature for cooking shrimp in the oven is 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This helps to ensure that the shrimp cook evenly and don't overcook.
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Oven Shrimp Skewers
Equipment
- skewers, wooden Wooden
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp fresh or frozen, deveined, butterflied
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoon lime juice juice of one large lime
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne optional
- 1 lime quartered for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 to 20 minutes to prevent them from burning in the oven.
- In a large bowl, add the shrimp, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Toss to mix well.1 lb shrimp, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon cayenne, 3 tablespoon lime juice
- Thread the the shrimp onto the wooden or steel skewers. You can also skewer vegetables on extra skewers and cook them at the same time!
- Brush with any of the remaining marinade in the bowl.
- Lay the skewers on the broiling rack and bake in the oven 4" to 6" below the broiler element for about 6 minutes, or until the shrimps start to turn pink.
- Turn the broiler on for the 2 remaining minutes to get a little charring on the edges of the shrimp.
- Quickly remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter! Squeeze with lime juice before serving.1 lime
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for an hour or so before threading the shrimp and cooking them.
- You can also grill these on your Blackstone or Traeger, just watch them carefully as they cook quickly.
- Toss the seasoned shrimp in your air fryer without the skewers for fabulous seasoned air fryer shrimp cooked in less than 5 minutes!
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