Smoked Shrimp

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Smoked Shrimp is a great option for cooking tastier shrimp that you can serve as an appetizer, side or main dish. Season these jumbo shrimps first for a little spice. Then brush them with lemon-butter every 5-10 minutes for a tangy, buttery flavor. It only takes about 30 minutes, so take care not to overcook them.  

Available year-round, fresh shrimp should smell of the  sea with no hint of ammonia. Since shrimps cook quickly, when smoking them, stick with jumbo or colossal shrimp.

4 Servings

Ingredients

Shrimp
  • 16 jumbo shrimps, peeled and deveined
  • handful apple, cherry and/or alder wood chips
Seasoning Blend
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground bay leaf
Lemon-Butter
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 teapoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1. Preheat smoker to 275°F.
2. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, salt, garlic powder, pepper and bay leaf. Sprinkle the seasoning blend equally on both sides of the shrimp.
3. Combine the melted butter with the lemon juice, oregano and parsley. Set aside.
4. Toss a handful of wood chips onto hot coals for smoking.
5. Place the shrimps in your smoker. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, brushing with the lemon-butter mixture every 5-10 minutes.
Hot TipShrimp will turn a medium-dark orange color when fully cooked.
6. Remove shrimps from the smoker and serve immediately.
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