Cajun Spiced Smoked Shrimp with Rmoulade

Elevate your seafood game with Cajun Spiced Smoked Shrimp with Rémoulade, a flavor-packed dish that’s as bold as it is effortless. Juicy, tender shrimp are coated in a smoky Cajun spice blend featuring paprika, garlic, thyme, and a kick of cayenne, then gently smoked over wood chips for a tantalizingly rich aroma and taste. Paired with a creamy, zesty rémoulade sauce made with Dijon mustard, pickle relish, and a hint of fresh parsley, this recipe is a true celebration of Southern-inspired flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect as an appetizer, light meal, or party platter. Serve it with a squeeze of lemon and let your guests savor the smoky-sweet, spice-kissed perfection!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika (for rémoulade)
• 2 tablespoons Pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper to create the Cajun spice blend.

Step 2

Place the shrimp in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with the Cajun spice blend and toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.

Step 3

Prepare your smoker or grill for indirect heat at a temperature of 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips or pellets of your choice (hickory or mesquite work well for this dish) to create smoke.

Step 4

Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on a smoker-safe baking sheet or directly on the grates of the grill using a grill mat. Smoke for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and slightly firm to the touch.

Step 5

While the shrimp are smoking, prepare the rémoulade sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, pickle relish, lemon juice, hot sauce, and fresh parsley until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 6

Remove the shrimp from the smoker and transfer to a serving platter.

Step 7

Serve the smoked shrimp warm with the rémoulade sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(686.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1674.0

Total Fat 119.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 974.9mg	0%
Sodium 2029.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 9.7g
Protein 110.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 378.3mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 1461.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.5%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 10.4%