Description
Want to create a mouthwatering seafood dish? This New Orleans-inspired smoked shrimp recipe blends butter, seasonings, and smoke that delivers an exceptional taste. You’ll love serving this at casual dinners and special occasions.
Our butter-based smoked shrimp recipe takes its cues from classic New Orleans BBQ shrimp. The dish features a rich blend of melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and carefully chosen seasonings. Smoke adds depth while the shrimp stays perfectly juicy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh Gulf shrimp (16–24 count).
- 1/2 pound salted butter.
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce.
- 1 lemon, quartered.
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped.
- Your favorite BBQ seasoning blend.
- French bread to serve.
Instructions
- Set your smoker’s temperature to 250°F and add hickory wood chunks.
- Thaw frozen shrimp completely. Peel and devein them while keeping the tails on.
- Stir the butter occasionally as it melts in a microwave-safe container.
- Mix the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, juice from half the lemon, and chopped parsley in a bowl.
- Apply a generous coating of BBQ rub on both sides of the shrimp.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to an aluminum pan and pour the butter mixture over them. The liquid should reach halfway up the shrimp.
- Place the pan in your preheated smoker and keep the temperature steady.
- Give the shrimp a gentle stir after 10-15 minutes. They should look slightly translucent.
- Let them smoke another 10-15 minutes until they turn pink and cook through.
Notes
– Large or jumbo shrimp work best and won’t overcook easily.
– Dip crusty French bread in the delicious butter sauce.
– Keep an eye on the shrimp after 20 minutes.
– Use aluminum foil with small holes if shrimp slip through the grates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Smoking