Some brined then smoked Shrimp w/pics

[chisoxjim]

Got these 13-15 count shrimp @ Restaurant Depot, $13 for a 2 lb. bag.

Brined them for about 20 minutes, then smoked them for about 25 minutes @ 230. No other seasonings, and served them with some cocktail sauce I whipped up. Really nice, subtle smoke flavor, and the brine gave them all the flavor, and moisture they needed.





thanks for looking

[SmokinLee]

They do look tasty. I sometimes brine mine in a little sugar/salt brine myself. Nice Job.

[chisoxjim]

They do look tasty. I sometimes brine mine in a little sugar/salt brine myself. Nice Job.

thats what I used,: 3 cups cold water, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup sugar. Whisked it til the salt and sugar were mixed in.

[SMOKE FREAK]

Have never been willing to try shrimp on the smoker. Figured they would come out tough from coookin too long. Big shrimp, brined and cooked shell on may be the answer. Thats a great price for shrimp that size...around here anyway.

[Slanted88]

Ain't never brined shrimp....hmmm next time i'll give it a go!

[moselle]

Shell on is a great idea.
Well done

[wutang]

Looks good from here too.

[chisoxjim]

thanks folks,

THe brining, the shell being on, and the size of these shrimp all work towards not letting them dry out, and get tough. The shell also adds to the flavor, plus since it was split for deveining it lets the smoke in.

I have done smaller ones, but tossed them in one of those disposable aluminum pans(mostly so they wouldnt fall through the racks of the smoker).

20-25 minutes is all they need.

[SmokinLee]

These were pretty good too.

http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3353

[chisoxjim]

These were pretty good too.

http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3353

I bet...., those look killer.

[Zeeker]

Great looking shrimp chisoxjim. Got to try that soon...

[chisoxjim]

Great looking shrimp chisoxjim. Got to try that soon...

thanks,

I shelled the leftovers, and cut them into large chunks, then tossed some garlic and oil in my wok, followed by some cooked spaghetti, chicken stock, and the smoked shrimp. Made a nice garlicky smoked shrimp pasta dish last night.

[SMOKE FREAK]

thanks,

I shelled the leftovers, and cut them into large chunks, then tossed some garlic and oil in my wok, followed by some cooked spaghetti, chicken stock, and the smoked shrimp. Made a nice garlicky smoked shrimp pasta dish last night.

Leftovers...shrimp? Really?
I didnt know there was such a thing...

[chisoxjim]

Leftovers...shrimp? Really?
I didnt know there was such a thing...

lol..

30 large shrimp is alot for 2 adults and one toddler to eat at one sitting(I did my part, I ate a dozen of these beauties(13-15 per lb.), especially with a whole smoked chicken to dine on as well.

I think of the approx 30 shrimp smoked there were 10 left for pasta.

[Kyote]

shrimp. good stuff. and your look good.