Garlic Butter Smoked Shrimp

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Garlic Butter Smoked Shrimp). One of the quickest meals you can make in your smoker is shrimp, done in just 30 minutes. These shrimp are lightly seasoned to let the smoke flavor shine, but add more seasoning if desired. Because of the short smoke time, feel free to use a stronger-flavored wood such as hickory or mesquite. Serve with cheesy grits, rice, atop a salad, or as an appetizer with a remoulade sauce.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Garlic Butter Smoked Shrimp

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp

peeled and deveined

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon olive oil

½ cup butter

1 clove garlic

minced

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

3 thin strips lemon peel

5 sprigs fresh thyme

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Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and drizzle with olive oil. Toss shrimp around in the bag to evenly distribute seasoning. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2

Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 3

Place butter in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high until completely melted 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in lemon peel garlic red pepper flakes and black pepper.

Step 4

Arrange shrimp in even rows in a 8x10-inch aluminum pan. Place thyme sprigs between each row. Drizzle butter mixture over shrimp.

Step 5

Place in the preheated smoker and cook shrimp until firm and orange-pink in color about 30 minutes. The internal temperature should be 120 degrees F (49 degrees C) about 30 minutes. Do not overcook as the shrimp will become rubbery. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Garlic Butter Smoked Shrimp

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 306.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.9g 38%

Carbohydrates: 1.1g

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 25.2g 39%

Saturated Fat: 15g 75%

Cholesterol: 233.6mg 78%

Vitamin A Iu: 1005.7IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.4mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 5.1mg 9%

Folate: 4.6mcg 1%

Calcium: 47.3mg 5%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 32.3mg 12%

Potassium: 188.3mg 5%

Sodium: 480.6mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 227.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.