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Smoked Shrimp Skewers | Whole30, Paleo

These Smoked Shrimp Skewers are marinaded in a tangy Whole30 marinade and then smoked and grilled to perfection! They make the perfect smoked shrimp recipe for a Traeger grill and are great for appetizers or as a main dish!
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinade Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 245kcal

Equipment

  • Traeger Grill or other pellet smoker

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb large or jumbo shrimp peeled & de-veined, tail-on
  • ½ cup primal kitchen italian dressing
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tbsp dill dried
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients together except for the shrimp.
  • Add the shrimp to the bowl and mix ensuring the shrimp is well coated in the marinade.
  • Marinade the shrimp for 30 minutes, any longer and the acid in the vinegar will begin to cook the shrimp.
  • Pre-heat the smoker to 250F according to the manufacturers instructions.
  • Thread the shrimp onto the skewers.
  • Place the shrimp skewers on the smoker and smoke for 20 minutes, then increase the temperature to 375F and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until opaque and cooked thoroughly.

Notes

  • It’s important not to overcook shrimp as it becomes chewy and rubbery when cooked too long. The cooking time in this recipe is very dependent on the size of the shrimp but in general, shrimp is fully cooked when they curl up and turn opaque pink in color.
  • To make this recipe without a smoker, simply grill the shrimp until cooked thoroughly, flipping the skewers halfway through. You can also add ⅛ tsp to ¼ tsp (depending on taste preferences) of liquid smoke to the marinade before grilling.
  • These shrimp skewers are best enjoyed immediately after cooking, however, they do save just fine in the refrigerator for 2-3 days!

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 836mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg