Smoked Seasoned Shrimp Skewers
Skewers combine proteins, veggies, and fruits for a tasty BBQ. Use your Electric Smoker to prepare large batches for a crowd.
Flavor & Texture
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Smoked flavor
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Maturity
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Humidity
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Taste
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Smell
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Mild/Light Flavor
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Well Done
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Slightly Dry
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The shrimp meat is firm and chewy;
the overall taste is delicious, and the meat is fresh and sweet
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Soft smoky flavor
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Ingredients
- 20-30 fresh or frozen (thawed) black tiger shrimp
- 1/3 cup premium extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Lemon juice
- Moderate amount of dry white wine
Cooking Time
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Cooking time
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Total time |
| 10 min | 25-30 min | 30-40 min |
Cooking Instructions
1. Prepare and Season the Shrimp:
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Wash the black tiger shrimp thoroughly and pat them dry.
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Spread olive oil, black pepper powder, minced garlic, and sea salt evenly over the shrimp.
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Add 2-3 tablespoons of white wine to enhance the flavor.
2. Skewer and Preheat:
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Thread the shrimp onto skewers, about 2-3 shrimp per skewer.
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Preheat the smoker to 250°F (121°C) in preparation for cooking.
3. Smoker the Shrimp:
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Place the skewered shrimp into the smoker and lower the temperature to 225°F (107°C).
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Smoke the shrimp for 25 minutes until they turn red and emit a fragrant white wine aroma.
4. Final Touches:
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Remove the shrimp after 25 minutes of smoking.
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Add additional seasoning, such as lemon slices or extra pepper powder, to taste before serving.
*USDA safe minimum for ground meats - 160 °F (71.1 °C)
Amount Per Serving:
- CALORIES: 280
- TOTAL FAT: 18g
- SATURATED FAT: 5g
- TRANS FAT: 0g
- UNSATURATED FAT: 13g
- CHOLESTEROL: 165mg
- SODIUM: 450mg
- CARBOHYDRATES: 2g
- FIBER: 0g
- SUGAR: 0g
- PROTEIN: 22g
