Stuffed Shrimp

5 from 3 votes

Stuffed Shrimp comes together quickly and easily in the smoker. Get ready for the tastiest bite of butterflied shrimp, melty cheese, jalapenos, bacon bits, and crispy panko.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Shrimp:

1.25 lbs Shrimp peeled & deveined
¼ cup Smoked Garlic Jalapeno Lager Rub
Canola Oil as needed
Melted Butter for glaze

Stuffing:

1 block Cream Cheese
¼ cup Diced Jalapenos
¼ cup Mayonnaise
⅛ cup Bacon Bits
⅛ cup Shredded Cheese
⅛ cup Panko Crumbs

Instructions

Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees F for indirect cooking. Add some wood chips or wood chunks for added smoke flavor.
Carefully butterfly your shrimp on the top side so they can lay flatter while the tail sticks up. **Don't skip this step, it may seem tedious but makes a big difference when you go to set the shrimp in the skillet.**
Slather with oil and season generously with my Smoked Garlic Jalapeno Lager Rub.
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the stuffing.
Take a small spoonful of stuffing and your shrimp. Add the stuffing to the shrimp to create a “C” shape with the flayed side down and the tail resting on top.
Place into a skillet or sheet pan. Repeat this for each shrimp until all are done.
Place the skillet in the smoker to cook for 20 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and no longer translucent. Half way through, drizzle butter over the shrimp for more flavor.
When done, pull off and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Tips for Making the Perfect Stuffed Shrimp

Remember, while this is an easy recipe, the details can make all the difference. When you first butterfly the shrimp, make sure they lay flat, so they don't fall over spectacularly in the skillet. Trust me, been there, and done that! Also, be careful not to overstuff the shrimp as that will cause lots of leakage from the filling.

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