Citrus-Marinated Smoked Shrimp

Name: Citrus-Marinated Smoked Shrimp
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 chunk Maple or cherry wood; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 59 milliliters honey; 907 grams unpeeled, jumbo fresh shrimp; 1 sprig Garnishes: orange slices, fresh thyme; 237 milliliters fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 2 oranges, sliced

Citrus-Marinated Smoked Shrimp might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 176 calories, 24g of protein, and 2g of fat. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up cherry wood chunks, jumbo shrimp, thyme, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the orange rind you could follow this main course with the Blueberry-Orange Parfaits as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

Soak wood chunks in water to cover at least 30 minutes.

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Devein shrimp, if desired.

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Shrimp

Place shrimp in a shallow dish or large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Stir together orange juice and next 4 ingredients; pour over shrimp, stirring to coat. Cover or seal, and chill 1 hour.

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Orange Juice

Shrimp

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Drain, reserving marinade.

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Marinade

Prepare charcoal fire in smoker; let burn 15 to 20 minutes.

Drain chunks, and place on coals.

Place water pan in smoker; add orange slices.

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Orange Slices

Water

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Add water to fill line. Coat rack with cooking spray; place in smoker.

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Place shrimp on upper rack; cover with smoker lid. Cook 45 minutes.

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Bring marinade to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes or until reduced by half.

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Serve with shrimp.

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Garnish, if desired.

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Servings:

1chunk

Maple or cherry wood 1Tbsp

chopped fresh basil 1Tbsp

chopped fresh thyme 59milliliters

honey 907grams

unpeeled, jumbo fresh shrimp 1sprig

Garnishes: orange slices, fresh thyme 237milliliters

fresh orange juice 1teaspoon

grated orange rind 2

oranges, sliced

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. One wine you could try is Esperto Pinot Grigio. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 10 dollars.