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Easy Smoked Shrimp
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Smoked Shrimp Recipe

Easy smoked shrimp recipe with garlic butter, Cajun seasoning, and smoky flavor. Perfect for a quick dinner or appetizer on any grill.
Course Appetizer, dinner, Grilling, Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun, Seafood
Keyword comfort food, grilled, quick, smoked shrimp, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 422kcal
Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Shrimp
  • 2 sticks Butter melted
  • 4 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 tsp. Cajun BBQ Dry Rub
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 5-6 Dashes of Tabasco
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • Red Pepper Flakes optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to 250 degrees F for indirect heat. Add wood for smoke flavor.
  • Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat, then remove from heat.
  • Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce.
  • Add shrimp and coat evenly in the butter mixture.
  • Place shrimp in skillet or foil pan and set on grill grates.
  • Cook for 30–45 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp. Remove when shrimp reach 145 degrees F and are fully opaque.
  • Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes and serve.

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Notes

Serve this recipe with a reverse seared steak and cook both at the same time!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 324mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg