Description
Indulge in the smoky goodness of these perfectly seasoned smoked shrimp. This easy recipe yields tender, flavorful shrimp with a hint of spice, ideal for a main course or delightful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For Serving:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Smoker: Preheat the smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Marinate Shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Smoke Shrimp: Place shrimp in a single layer on a smoker-safe tray or skewers. Smoke for 30–45 minutes until pink and slightly firm.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with fruit wood like apple, cherry, or pecan.
- Avoid overcooking for tender shrimp.
- Serve over rice, pasta, salad, or as an appetizer with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
