Smoked Shrimp
Smoked shrimp is a delicious and flavorful dish that can be served as an appetizer or added into various dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Toss the shrimp to coat them thoroughly with the seasoning mixture.
- Prepare your smoker for indirect grilling or smoking, aiming for a temperature of about 225°F (107°C), and fill the water pan if available.
- Drain soaked wood chips and add them to the smoker's wood chip box.
- Place the seasoned shrimp on a grilling tray or wire rack.
- When the smoker reaches the desired temperature and starts producing smoke, put the tray with the shrimp on the grill grates.
- Close the smoker lid and smoke the shrimp for about 30 minutes or until they become pink and opaque, adjusting the time as needed.
- Remove the smoked shrimp from the smoker and serve them immediately with lemon slices or use them in various dishes like salads, pasta, or shrimp cocktails.
Notes
Wood chips for smoking (e.g., hickory, apple, or mesquite), soaked in water for at least 30 minutes.
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