Ingredients
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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½ cup butter
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1 clove garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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3 thin strips lemon peel
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5 sprigs fresh thyme
Directions
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Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and drizzle with olive oil; toss shrimp around in the bag to evenly distribute seasoning. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
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Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Place butter in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high until completely melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in lemon peel, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
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Arrange shrimp in even rows in an 8x10-inch aluminum pan. Place thyme sprigs between each row. Drizzle butter mixture over shrimp.
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Place in the preheated smoker and cook shrimp until firm and orange-pink in color, about 30 minutes. Try not to overcook as the shrimp will become rubbery. Serve immediately.
