Garlic Butter Smoked Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.5 cups butter
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 0.13 teaspoons black pepper
• 3 thins strips lemon peel
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

1. 1

   Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and drizzle with olive oil; toss shrimp around in the bag to evenly distribute seasoning. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

2. 2

   Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.

3. 3

   Place butter in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high until completely melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in lemon peel, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Arrange shrimp in even rows in an 8x10-inch aluminum pan. Place thyme sprigs between each row. Drizzle butter mixture over shrimp.

5. 5

   Place in the preheated smoker and cook shrimp until firm and orange-pink in color, about 30 minutes. Try not to overcook as the shrimp will become rubbery. Serve immediately.