Garlic Butter Smoked Shrimp

Lightly seasoned with butter and garlic, these shrimp cook up in your smoker in just 30 minutes, letting the smoky flavor shine through.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 thin strips lemon peel
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe Instructions

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

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 3

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

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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