Shrimp Recipes

Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe

This oven-baked salt and pepper shrimp is savory, aromatic, and easy to prepare. Fresh shrimp are cleaned, marinated with scallions, ginger, salt, and cooking wine, then skewered and baked until tender. A final sprinkle of seasoned salt gives the shrimp a simple, flavorful finish.

Total
One hour
Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe finished dish
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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine
Chinese
Category
Shrimp Recipes
Method
Baking
Total Time
One hour
Difficulty
Moderate
Main Ingredient
Fresh Shrimp

Introduction

This oven-baked salt and pepper shrimp is savory, aromatic, and easy to prepare. Fresh shrimp are cleaned, marinated with scallions, ginger, salt, and cooking wine, then skewered and baked until tender. A final sprinkle of seasoned salt gives the shrimp a simple, flavorful finish.

This Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Written with clear home-cooking steps so the process is easier to follow from start to finish.
  • Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
  • Includes clear preparation cues that help with texture and consistency.
  • Gives the dish a clear savory flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
  • Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.

Ingredients

  • 500g Fresh Shrimp
  • As needed Scallions
  • As needed Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Wine
  • As needed Seasoned Salt
  • As needed Cooking Oil

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.

Fresh Shrimp

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Scallions

Scallions add freshness and are useful both as an aromatic base and as a finishing flavor.

Ginger

Ginger adds clean aroma and helps balance meat, seafood, tofu, and fermented flavors.

teaspoon Salt

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

tablespoon Cooking Wine

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Seasoned Salt

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the fresh shrimp, scallions, ginger, salt, cooking wine, and seasoned salt.

    Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe step 1: Prepare the fresh shrimp, scallions, ginger, salt, cooking wine, and seasoned sa

  2. Step 2

    Rinse the shrimp thoroughly, then trim off the antennae and legs.

    Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe step 2: Rinse the shrimp thoroughly, then trim off the antennae and legs.

  3. Step 3

    Use a toothpick to remove the vein from the second segment near the shrimp tail.

    Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe step 3: Use a toothpick to remove the vein from the second segment near the shrimp tail.

  4. Step 4

    Chop the scallions and ginger, then crush them slightly. Mix with salt and cooking wine.

    Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe step 4: Chop the scallions and ginger, then crush them slightly. Mix with salt and cooki

  5. Step 5

    Add the shrimp and marinate briefly to remove any fishy smell and add aroma.

    Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe step 5: Add the shrimp and marinate briefly to remove any fishy smell and add aroma.

  6. Step 6

    Thread the shrimp onto clean bamboo skewers and brush lightly with cooking oil.

    Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe step 6: Thread the shrimp onto clean bamboo skewers and brush lightly with cooking oil.

  7. Step 7

    Place the skewered shrimp on a baking rack and bake in a preheated 180°C (356°F) oven for about 15 minutes, turning once halfway through.

    Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe step 7: Place the skewered shrimp on a baking rack and bake in a preheated 180°C (356°F)

  8. Step 8

    Remove from the oven and sprinkle seasoned salt evenly over both sides.

    Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe step 8: Remove from the oven and sprinkle seasoned salt evenly over both sides.

  9. Step 9

    Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate.

    Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe step 9: Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate.

  10. Step 10

    Serve hot as an appetizer, snack, or seafood side dish.

    Oven-Baked Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe step 10: Serve hot as an appetizer, snack, or seafood side dish.

Cooking Tips

  • Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
  • Removing the shrimp vein helps improve the final taste.
  • Soak bamboo skewers in water before baking to prevent burning.
  • Brush the shrimp lightly with oil so they stay moist in the oven.
  • Serve immediately after baking for the best aroma and texture.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
  • Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
  • Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.

Recipe Card

This oven-baked salt and pepper shrimp is savory, aromatic, and easy to prepare. Fresh shrimp are cleaned, marinated with scallions, ginger, salt, and cooking wine, then skewered and baked until tender. A final sprinkle of seasoned salt gives the shrimp a simple, flavorful finish.

Ingredients

  • 500g Fresh Shrimp
  • As needed Scallions
  • As needed Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Wine
  • As needed Seasoned Salt
  • As needed Cooking Oil

Method

  1. Prepare the fresh shrimp, scallions, ginger, salt, cooking wine, and seasoned salt.
  2. Rinse the shrimp thoroughly, then trim off the antennae and legs.
  3. Use a toothpick to remove the vein from the second segment near the shrimp tail.
  4. Chop the scallions and ginger, then crush them slightly. Mix with salt and cooking wine.
  5. Add the shrimp and marinate briefly to remove any fishy smell and add aroma.
  6. Thread the shrimp onto clean bamboo skewers and brush lightly with cooking oil.
  7. Place the skewered shrimp on a baking rack and bake in a preheated 180°C (356°F) oven for about 15 minutes, turning once halfway through.
  8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle seasoned salt evenly over both sides.
  9. Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate.
  10. Serve hot as an appetizer, snack, or seafood side dish.

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