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Smoked Shrimp Dip

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Flavorful and succulent smoked shrimp is elevated into a delicious dip baked on the Traeger.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, dip, Seafood
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Traeger grill
  • Cookie sheet
  • Garlic press
  • Oven-safe baking dish
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ pound raw shrimp with the shell on
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 6 teaspoons Brunch Junkie seasoning
  • ½ cup chopped celery hearts
  • ½ cup scallions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • Scallions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your Traeger grill to 225* with the super smoke feature
  • On a cookie sheet, place two blocks of cream cheese on parchment paper
  • Score the top of the cream cheese with a sharp knife
  • Season the cream cheese on the top and sides with Brunch Junkie seasoning
  • Place the cream cheese in the grill for about an hour (ideally) or 30 minutes (at minimum)
  • Allow the cream cheese to bathe in the wood-fired flavor
  • While the cream cheese smokes, prepare the shrimp
  • Toss the shrimp in 1 tablespoon of melted butter and more Brunch Junkie seasoning
  • Place the seasoned shrimp on another cookie sheet and place that sheet in the grill
  • Smoke the shrimp for about 20 minutes until pink and opaque
  • Pull the shrimp and cream cheese from the grill and allow to cool completely
  • Remove the shells from the smoked shrimp and then roughly chop the shrimp into ½ inch pieces. Set aside.
  • Prepare the dip:
  • Combine a block of the smoked cream cheese, chopped celery, diced green onions, lemon juice, garlic, horseradish, hot sauce and worcestershire sauce. Mix well and then fold in the chopped shrimp.
  • Transfer the mixture to a grill-proof bowl or casserole dish.
  • Place the prepared dip in the grill at 375* and bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
  • Serve with crudites, crostini made from the baguette and crackers.
Keyword smoked shrimp dip