Smoked Shrimp Help

Bossmanbbq · 04-09-2008, 10:48 PM

Need your help and/or suggestions in coming up with an awesome basting liquid to mop onto shrimp during the smoking process. We're doing a dry run on some shrimp next week to decide if were wanting to sell shrimp on a stick at contests

Thanks for your help!

Puppyboy · 04-09-2008, 11:24 PM

I have not done shrimp on the cooker yet but I would guess a butter type marinade with some kinda jerk or cajun seasoning. I do know they don't take too long to cook.

Jaberwabee · 04-10-2008, 01:17 AM

I have done variants of a Margarita mop rub, and have had great results. I cook them relatively hot, and quick. Here is one I like alot, but I am in a hotel for work and dont have measurements, and I might not have the best recolection right now. ;)

Tequila (not much, maybe 1 shot)
Lime juice
Cumin (powder)
Cayenne (to taste, for heat)
Sweet&Sour (I have used Cointreau)
Oregano (more for visual appeal on the shrimp)
Base (beer, water, apple juice)

Bearbonez · 04-10-2008, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puppyboy

I have not done shrimp on the cooker yet but I would guess a butter type marinade with some kinda jerk or cajun seasoning. I do know they don't take too long to cook.

Yup...butter and Tony Chacherie's works great. Done this and tossed it with some linguini...awesome....will be great without pasta, just grilled.

swamprb · 04-10-2008, 04:40 AM

It's been awhile since I did shrimp on skewers in the smoker, but I used some Trader Joes basting sauces on them that were pretty good, Roasted Chipotle, and a Lemon Dill sauce. The Tony Chacere's sound good Too!

kickassbbq · 04-10-2008, 06:43 AM

Ah, the 'Ol Shrimp game!!!
http://www.kickassbbq.com/smoked_shrimp.htm

Mark · 04-10-2008, 10:29 AM

For resale, I 'dcook them relatively plain and serve some different dipping sauses on the side. You've gotton some good suggestions. Here's one more:

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Asian Black Bean Sauce

Recipe By : Sun-Sentinel (4-11-96)
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Asian Beans
Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 tbsp peanut oil
2 tbsp fermented black beans -- rinsed and drained
1 tbsp garlic -- minced
1/2 c chicken broth
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch

Heat a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, the black
beans and garlic. Stir-fry about 12 seconds. Add the rest of the ingredients
and stir-fry about 1 minute or until sauce thickens.
Makes about 3/4 cup sauce.

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Serving Ideas : Serve with poultry, fish or veggies.

NOTES : Black beans and rice wine and readily available in Asian markets and
some supermarkets.
You may substitute dry white vermouth for the rice wine.

Bossmanbbq · 04-10-2008, 11:07 AM

Thanks for the help! I have some Tony Chacere's here at the house, I love that stuff! I'll give it a shot and post some pics when we do them.

Divemaster · 04-10-2008, 12:32 PM

I would think something simple like butter, garlic, and cayne would be best... Let the flavor of the shrimp come out....

04-09-2008, 10:48 PM	#1
Bossmanbbq is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-03-05 Location: Colorado	Smoked Shrimp Help Need your help and/or suggestions in coming up with an awesome basting liquid to mop onto shrimp during the smoking process. We're doing a dry run on some shrimp next week to decide if were wanting to sell shrimp on a stick at contests Thanks for your help! __________________ Bossman www.bossmanbbq.com Peoria Custom Pit 24x72Treager Texas Style Smoker Whole Hog Country Smoker* " You can put all of the sauce on it you want, but you still have to master the art of cooking barbecue" - Mike Mills-

04-09-2008, 11:24 PM	#2
Puppyboy Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-07-06 Location: Osage City, Kansas	I have not done shrimp on the cooker yet but I would guess a butter type marinade with some kinda jerk or cajun seasoning. I do know they don't take too long to cook. __________________ www.facebook.com/BarkinDawgsBBQCatering

04-10-2008, 01:17 AM	#3
Jaberwabee is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-21-06 Location: Wichita, KS	I have done variants of a Margarita mop rub, and have had great results. I cook them relatively hot, and quick. Here is one I like alot, but I am in a hotel for work and dont have measurements, and I might not have the best recolection right now. ;) Tequila (not much, maybe 1 shot) Lime juice Cumin (powder) Cayenne (to taste, for heat) Sweet&Sour (I have used Cointreau) Oregano (more for visual appeal on the shrimp) Base (beer, water, apple juice) __________________ Oct 2011 Update. (it changes) 2 WSM's 1 of each (18.5, 22.5) 2 UDS's Gone, (Brother in Law took them....FARKER) 1 Rib Machine Chargriller Pro Hella Mod (Retired) 2 Bubba Keg (One HOT MOTHER, One LOW N SLOW) 1 22" Performer Yoder YS-640 is the next cooking device.

04-10-2008, 04:40 AM	#5
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA	It's been awhile since I did shrimp on skewers in the smoker, but I used some Trader Joes basting sauces on them that were pretty good, Roasted Chipotle, and a Lemon Dill sauce. The Tony Chacere's sound good Too! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/Pellet Pro WSM/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Cookshack 008/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

04-10-2008, 06:43 AM	#6
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04-10-2008, 10:29 AM	#7
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO: 38.786730,-90.642551 Name/Nickname : Mark	For resale, I 'dcook them relatively plain and serve some different dipping sauses on the side. You've gotton some good suggestions. Here's one more: * Exported from MasterCook II * Asian Black Bean Sauce Recipe By : Sun-Sentinel (4-11-96) Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Asian Beans Sauces Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 tbsp peanut oil 2 tbsp fermented black beans -- rinsed and drained 1 tbsp garlic -- minced 1/2 c chicken broth 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp rice wine 1 tsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch Heat a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, the black beans and garlic. Stir-fry about 12 seconds. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir-fry about 1 minute or until sauce thickens. Makes about 3/4 cup sauce. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Serving Ideas : Serve with poultry, fish or veggies. NOTES : Black beans and rice wine and readily available in Asian markets and some supermarkets. You may substitute dry white vermouth for the rice wine. __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality.

04-10-2008, 11:07 AM	#8
Bossmanbbq is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-03-05 Location: Colorado	Thanks for the help! I have some Tony Chacere's here at the house, I love that stuff! I'll give it a shot and post some pics when we do them. __________________ Bossman www.bossmanbbq.com Peoria Custom Pit 24x72Treager Texas Style Smoker Whole Hog Country Smoker* " You can put all of the sauce on it you want, but you still have to master the art of cooking barbecue" - Mike Mills-

04-10-2008, 12:32 PM	#9
Divemaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-23-07 Location: North Side of Chicago Illinois	I would think something simple like butter, garlic, and cayne would be best... Let the flavor of the shrimp come out.... __________________ Jeff CBJ# 23376 Stockcar BBQ Race Fast, Cook Slow, and Enjoy Life! If it don't come off a smoker, it's just a side dish! Lang 60 Patio (The Mistress), Black Stainless Lang 36 (Little Princess), Large BGE (Ramona), Big Green UDS (Cottage Cooker), Brinkman SnP Pro (Little Bubba-Retired), 8 Burner Gasser, 3 - 22.5" & 1 - 18" (circa 1975) Weber Grills, & a Weber Smoky Joe.