Went to a wine pairing recently and the first course was smoked shrimp tacos. The shrimp were very good and I'd like to try some. Available shrimp here in Atlantic Canada sucks (Not from the US Gulf Coast or Edisto Beac but farm raised Tiger shrimp and very dry). Anybody ever smoke shrimp? Technique? Suggestions?
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Dunno, I utilize same method texastweeter does, i.e., water...plus I often add Cajun or Ol' Bay seasonin..sry fer bein' no real help...
BTW, Welcome to Th' Pit, Howdy from Kansas Territory, neighbor!
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I've done it several times. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. You can add a little seasoning of your choice if you wish but I generally do not. I usually do this after I have been smoking something else that is already done and resting and the smoker is cooling down and is running at 200 or less. I skewer the shrimp on wooden skewers and throw them in the smoker. You need to keep a close eye especially at first. Flip often. After a few minutes they start to turn opaque in color I glaze them. A very good glaze or sauce for this is Tobago Keys Peruvian Gold.
The glaze gives the shrimp a little protection from the heat. I'm not adding any wood at this point of course so the heat is still declining in temp.
After a couple minutes flip and glaze the other side. A couple more minutes and the glaze is set up and you're ready to enjoy some smoked shrimp candy!
P.S. I have been known to spritz the shrimp before the glaze goes on sometimes especially if the smoker is running a little hotter.
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Originally posted by texastweeter View PostYes. Add them to a big pot in a veggie steamer. add in bay leaves and a splash of water, steam until smoke rolls and smoke until pink.
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Originally posted by Mr. Bones View PostDunno, I utilize same method texastweeter does, i.e., water...plus I often add Cajun or Ol' Bay seasonin..sry fer bein' no real help...
BTW, Welcome to Th' Pit, Howdy from Kansas Territory, neighbor!
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Originally posted by EdF View PostAny access there to (Gulf of) Maine shrimp? Generally that would be Jan/Feb. Very fine!
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