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smoked shrimp
« on: May 09, 2015, 06:43:01 PM »
This was killer! First try with seafood in the SI2.
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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2015, 08:30:05 PM »
This was killer! First try with seafood in the SI2.

Tim,

Looks fantastic, please post your process.....

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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2015, 09:05:55 PM »
Sure thing Greg.  About 6 ounces Italian dressing, half stick melted butter, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp cajun seasoning, 2 lb shrimp unpeeled. Toss the shrimp in the marinade to coat then pour in aluminum pan and smoke at 225  for 1 hour.  Also threw out some warm french bread with herbed olive oil for dipping. Wife had white wine but of course I just had a beer (Fat Tire was todays feature). Not a bad spread. 
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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2015, 09:55:19 PM »
Just printed this one, looks and sounds great.


Shrimp don't need a lot, easy it sounds.

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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2015, 12:30:45 AM »
I like the idea of smoking the marinade with the shrimp. That way the sauce is smoky as well. I will have to try it. Thanks.
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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2015, 06:57:17 AM »
Yeah guys give this a try and you won't be sorry.  Obviously you can tweak the spices to however you want. Personally, I would prefer them a little spicier but if I put in more Cajun seasoning the wife and daughter wouldn't eat it, so of course I had to scale it back. You know the deal. Anyway, very tasty and the marinade really soaks up the smokey flavor. Just be careful with your cook time. I did this on my previous smoker and left them in too long and the shrimp got a little mushy. Perfect this time though.  Pairs perfectly with an ice cold beer.
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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2015, 08:09:31 AM »
Sure thing Greg.  About 6 ounces Italian dressing, half stick melted butter, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp cajun seasoning, 2 lb shrimp unpeeled. Toss the shrimp in the marinade to coat then pour in aluminum pan and smoke at 225  for 1 hour.  Also threw out some warm french bread with herbed olive oil for dipping. Wife had white wine but of course I just had a beer (Fat Tire was todays feature). Not a bad spread.

Hey Tim,

Your recipe sounds excellent I plan to pick up some fresh shrimp and give it a go!

Thanks Greg

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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2015, 08:10:07 AM »
Sure thing Greg.  About 6 ounces Italian dressing, half stick melted butter, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp cajun seasoning, 2 lb shrimp unpeeled. Toss the shrimp in the marinade to coat then pour in aluminum pan and smoke at 225  for 1 hour.  Also threw out some warm french bread with herbed olive oil for dipping. Wife had white wine but of course I just had a beer (Fat Tire was todays feature). Not a bad spread.

Tim,

Forgot to ask what wood and amount did you use?

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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2015, 08:45:45 AM »
Greg I used hickory because that's what I happened to have on hand which reminds me i need to re-stock my wood inventory. I used about 1.5 ounces. Also I did put out some cocktail sauce but really didn't need it so I'll skip that next time. Let me know how yours turns out.
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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2015, 02:53:32 PM »
Greg I used hickory because that's what I happened to have on hand which reminds me i need to re-stock my wood inventory. I used about 1.5 ounces. Also I did put out some cocktail sauce but really didn't need it so I'll skip that next time. Let me know how yours turns out.

This sounds great, the only thing I think I will change is using minced garlic...

Other than that it sounds great and I like the idea of serving it with bread. I might add some additional butter so you can dip the bread?

Thanks Greg

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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2015, 08:28:04 AM »
Looks great!  This recipe may find its way to my SI #2 this evening!   :o
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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2015, 06:34:42 PM »
Definitely doing this with my BBQ shrimp recipe

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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2015, 10:32:53 AM »
Sounds near perfect, just need to sneak some "Old Bay Seasoning" into the mix..  ;)

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Re: smoked shrimp +1
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2015, 07:50:09 PM »
Good recipe and worked well.  I used old bay instead of cajun with chunk garlic not the powder.   

Slight smoke taste on shrimp.  Wish there would have been more?

I did 1 hour 15 mins, no knowing ramp up.   Sugar mesquite under 2oz wood.

This was 2 lbs of frozen gulf with shell shrimp, $21

Cold cocktails tomorrow!

Again, good recipe, lots or variables or extras that one can add to their liking.


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Re: smoked shrimp
« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2015, 07:34:56 AM »
Can't wait to try the shrimp this evening...doing smoked steaks with reverse sear on the grill and smoked shrimp for dinner!    :P
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