Smoked Shrimp
This Smoked Shrimp recipe is made using a homemade BBQ rub and then grilled for a smoky flavor. This dish can be made with any smoker or pellet Traeger grill. Drizzle the shrimp in garlic butter sauce if you like.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar or sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Regular paprika is fine.
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using bamboo or wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes prior to use. Metal skewers do not require soaking.
- Coat the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees.
- Drizzle the shrimp in olive oil and then sprinkle the spices throughout.
- Thread the shrimp onto the skewers. If you aren't using skewers, place the shrimp onto the grill grates or into a pan.
- Smoke the shrimp for 30-50 minutes until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
Notes
Feel free to add fresh lemons or vegetables to your skewers.
Cooked shrimp will turn pink and opaque. The shrimp will also become firm when you touch it. Perfectly cooked shrimp usually has a C-shape, as opposed to a tightly curled O shape.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ozCalories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 15gFat: 2g
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