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Citrus-Marinated Smoked Shrimp

Source of Recipe


Coastal Living






List of Ingredients



• Maple or cherry wood chunks
  
• 2 lbs. unpeeled, jumbo fresh shrimp
  
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
  
• 1/4 cup honey
  
• 1 tsp grated orange rind
  
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  
• 2 oranges, sliced
  
• Garnishes: orange slices, fresh thyme sprigs
  






Instructions



1. Soak wood chunks in water to cover for at least 30 minutes.
   
   
2. Devein shrimp, if desired. 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. Drain, reserving marinade.
   
   
3. 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. Add water to fill line. Coat rack with cooking spray; place in smoker.
   
   
4. Place shrimp on upper rack; cover with smoker lid. Cook 45 minutes.
   
   
5. Bring marinade to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes or until reduced by half. Serve with shrimp. Garnish, if desired.
   
   Yield: 8 appetizer servings