Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients

• 2 pounds large shrimp or jumbo 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))

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Position oven rack in center position of oven. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. (You may also opt to cook these shrimp on a baking pan fitted with an oven safe rack.)

2. 2

   Place deveined 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.

3. 3

   Count shrimp, then divide evenly among 12 skewers.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, 1 Tbsp parsley and garlic. Baste skewers on all sides.

5. 5

   Bake shrimp for 12-15 minutes (depending on size) turning halfway through cooking.

6. 6

   Remove from oven, baste with butter. Serve immediately.