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Shrimp & Sweet Potato Skewers

Here's how you make Shrimp & Sweet Potato Skewers
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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 45m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3/4 pound sweet potatoes (small potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2" slices)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (minced)
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika, divided
  • 12 raw (10 ounces) shrimp ( peeled, deveined)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Pre-heat oven 450f.

  • Step 2: Place your prepared sweet potatoes single layer in an oven proof dish.

  • Step 3: Mix together 1 tbsp oil. the rosemary,and 1/2 tsp paprika. Drizzle over the sweet potatoes. Toss to coat.

  • Step 4: Roast 25-30 minutes or until they are tender. Stir ocacsionally.

  • Step 5: On 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers alternately thread the potato slices & shrimp. Sprinkle with salt & pepper.

  • Step 6: Broil 6"- 8" from heat until Shrimp are pink (apprx.7 minutes). Flip them once.

  • Step 7: Whisk together the remaining oil, paprika & lemon.

  • Step 8: Sprinkle lemon mixture over the skewers just before serving.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • 2 Metal or wooden skewers
  • Large baking dish

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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