If you’re looking for a flavorful, healthy way to enjoy shrimp, this garlic herb smoked shrimp is an excellent choice. It’s simple to prepare, removes any “fishy” odor, and delivers a smoky, bright taste packed with protein and nutrients. Ready in about 45 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, appetizers, or casual gatherings.
Pressed for time or out of dinner ideas? This recipe solves both problems. The shrimp are generously seasoned, layered over lemon slices in a cast iron skillet, and finished on the smoker with hickory for a rich, balanced flavor. Serve them on their own or with a complementary sauce — herb-garlic butter, cocktail sauce, honey mustard, or even guacamole or tacos.
Garlic Herb Smoked Shrimp
6
10 minutes mins
45 minutes mins
55 minutes mins
Ingredients
-
1 ½
lbs
Tiger shrimp
remove shells and veins -
2-3
Lemons
thinly sliced -
⅓
cup
Dry white wine -
3-4
tbsp
Unsalted butter -
3-4
springs
Rosemary -
2
tsp
Freshly chopped basil -
2
tsp
Freshly chopped oregano
Seafood Dry Rub
-
1
tsp
Kosher salt -
1
tsp
Garlic powder -
1
tsp
Black pepper -
1
tsp
Red pepper flakes -
1
Lemon
juiced
Instructions:
- Peel and devein the shrimp. If you prefer, many fishmongers will do this for you.
- Preheat your smoker to 275°F and add hickory wood chunks for smoke flavor.
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the seafood dry rub: kosher salt, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Optionally add lemon zest for extra brightness.
- In a 12″ cast iron skillet, arrange a single layer of thin lemon slices to cover the bottom. Arrange the shrimp in a spiral or concentric circles, all facing the same direction. Scatter the chopped basil, oregano, and rosemary sprigs over the shrimp.
- Place the skillet on the smoker and smoke for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, pour in the white wine and dot with the butter.
- Continue smoking for another 20 minutes, then check the internal temperature.
- Once the shrimp reach an internal temperature of 165°F, remove the skillet from the smoker. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and add hot sauce if you like.
- Serve immediately and enjoy with family and friends.
Smoked shrimp makes a terrific appetizer or main protein. It’s quick, straightforward, and delivers a bright, smoky flavor everyone will appreciate.
Items Used in This Recipe
Hasty Bake Grill
Heat Resistant Gloves
Charcoal Chimney
Kingsford Charcoal
Did you enjoy this smoked shrimp recipe? Check out other seafood recipes in the seafood category on the same site for more ideas.