Skewered Baked Shrimp

One night when the steamer was crowded with something else, we popped these shrimp into the oven—a very un-Chinese thing to do—and were delighted with how good they were! The fragrant marinade and shrimp juices dripped down into the vegetables during the baking and made them every bit as delicious as the shrimp. Of course, if you have the steamer space, this dish is also fine steamed.

Threading the prawns on skewers is a nice bit of theater. The skewers are unnecessary but fun, and