Cider Brined, Smoked Shrimp Cocktail

  • 1
  • 5 mins
  • 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Shrimp
  • Apple cider
  • Salt
  • White pepper
  • Minced garlic
  • Grilling planks
  • BBQ rub
  • Cocktail sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Put the shrimp, cider, salt, pepper and garlic in a resealable plastic bag and brine for 2-12 hours.
The next day, soak the grilling plank(s) in water for an hour.
Remove the shrimp from the brine and blot dry with paper towels.
Dust with your favorite BBQ rub.
Set the grill to high heat, place the soaked plank on the grill and close the lid for three minutes.
Flip the plank over, place the shrimp on the planks in pairs in a pinwheel fashion.
Smoke for 5-8 minutes and then finish with a sear.
Place shrimp in the fridge until guests arrive.
Pour cocktail sauce into a martini glass and put the shrimp around the rim.