Description
This Smoked Shrimp Recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a barbecue or a special dinner. The shrimp are seasoned with smoked paprika and other spices, then smoked to perfection for a mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Smoker: Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- Season the Shrimp: In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a grill tray, wire rack, or sheet of aluminum foil with holes poked in it. Place the shrimp in the smoker and cook for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, firm, and slightly golden around the edges.
- Serve: Remove from the smoker and serve immediately with lemon wedges and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use larger shrimp (16/20 count) for best texture.
- These are great served on their own, over rice, or in tacos.
- Add wood chips like hickory, applewood, or cherry for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
