Smoked Shrimp

4.78 from 9 votes

So tender, so sweet, and so delicious, smoking shrimp really amps up the flavor!

Prep Time10

Cook Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: shrimp, smoked, smoking

Servings: servings

Calories: 240kcal

Preheat your Traeger pellet smoker to 180 as per manufacturer's instructions.
Toss the shrimp with the Fiesta Taco Seasoning or your favorite blend.
Lay them in a disposable foil pan in a single layer and pop the pan onto the smoker.
Smoke them at 180 for 30 minutes, then baste with the lime butter and turn up the heat to 225-F.
Cook an additional 90 minutes, basting with the lime butter every 30 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and slightly curled. Serve and enjoy!

Chef Jenn's Tips To Make Perfect Smoked Shrimp

Low and slow is how these shrimp turn out spectacular. Don't rush them!
Baste the shrimp with the lime butter - the bit of acidity really makes the difference.
Drizzle the sauce over the shrimp when they're done, and mop it up with bread. It's soooo good!
Fresh spices are essential! Old spices get stale and the flavors suffer. Always use fresh spices.
Leave the shrimp tails on if you like, but it's a pet peeve of mine! I want to eat them, not play with them!