Smoked Tequila Butter Shrimp
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Another seafood recipe swimming in butter? Heck yes! Today we have a Smoked Tequila Butter Shrimp Recipe cooked over fire.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Keyword:
Smoked Tequila Butter Shrimp
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
Shrimp:
- 2 lbs of Shrimp peeled & deveined
- Lime Wedges for garnish
- Chopped Cilantro for garnish
Quick Marinade:
- 2 oz of Tequila or Mezcal
- 1 tbsp of Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp of Sea Salt
- 1.5 tsp of Black Pepper
- 1.5 tsp of Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp of Cayenne Powder
- 1 Lime juiced
- 1/2 of an Orange juiced
- 1 tbsp of Canola Oil
Butter:
- 4-5 tbsp of Butter cubed
Instructions
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In a bowl, add your shrimp along with all the ingredients for the quick marinade. Mix together thoroughly, then place in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
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Preheat your smoker to 275F for indirect cooking. Add some wood chips or wood chunks for added smoke flavor.
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Pull your shrimp out and discard any excess marinade. Arrange your shrimp in a cast iron skillet neatly.
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Add your shrimp to the smoker to cook for 20 minutes or until they are 145F internal. About 10 minutes before they are done, place your butter cubes thorough-out the skillet evenly and continue cooking until done.
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When done, pull off the skillet and let cool. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Serve and enjoy!