Electric Smoker Smoked Shrimp

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds (about 900 grams) fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup of wooden smoker chips (hickory or cherry)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes (including smoking and cooking time)

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Prepare the electric smoker by adding the smoker chips and setting it to a low temperature. Preheat for about 10 minutes.
2. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Place the shrimp in the electric smoker and smoke for about 30 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and has a slight smoky aroma.
4. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Mix well and set aside.
5. Remove the shrimp from the smoker and serve immediately with the lemon-garlic-parsley mixture as a dipping sauce.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: About 250 calories per serving (assuming no additional oil used during cooking)
• Fat: 8 grams
• Carbohydrates: 5 grams
• Protein: 30 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• The dish has a unique smoky flavor from the electric smoker.
• The combination of shrimp, lemon-garlic-parsley dipping sauce, and the smoky flavor makes it an excellent dish for seafood lovers.
• It is a high-protein dish with a low-fat content, making it suitable for health-conscious individuals.

User Comments:

• "The smoky flavor was amazing! This dish was a great addition to our dinner party."
• "The shrimp was cooked to perfection, and the dipping sauce was a great complement to the smoky flavor."
• "I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's unique and delicious."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use fresh shrimp for best results. Frozen shrimp may not have the same texture and flavor as fresh ones.
• Adjust the temperature of the electric smoker according to your model's instructions to ensure even smoking.
• Smoking is a low-temperature cooking process, so don't be surprised if it takes longer than expected. Be patient and enjoy the process!