Ingredients
12 jumbo shrimp
12 slices of thinly sliced salmon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon dill paste (or finely chopped fresh dill)
4 cloves of roasted garlic, mashed
Salt
Pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the Smoker: If using a smoker, preheat it to 180°F with your preferred smoking wood chips (such as hickory or applewood) for added flavor. If you don't have a smoker, you can use a grill with indirect heat and a smoke box or use a stovetop smoking method.
Step 2
Wrap the Shrimp with Salmon: Take each jumbo shrimp and wrap it tightly with one slice of thinly sliced salmon.
Step 3
Smoke the Shrimp and Salmon: Place the shrimp bundles on the smoker rack or the grill grates away from direct heat. If using a smoker, smoke the shrimp for about 60 minutes or until they are cooked through and the salmon has a slight crisp on the outside. If using a grill, cook the shrimp over indirect heat for a similar duration while keeping the lid closed to retain the smoky flavor.
Step 4
Prepare the Butter-Dill-Roasted Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, dill paste, and mashed roasted garlic. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set the sauce aside or refrigerate it if prepared in advance.
Step 5
Coat Shrimp with the Butter-Dill-Roasted Garlic Sauce: Once the shrimp and salmon bundles have cooked for 60 minutes drizzle the Butter-Dill-Roasted Garlic Sauce over the smoked jumbo shrimp wrapped in salmon.
Step 6
Continue Cooking: Increase the smoker temperature to 225°F and cook for another 20 minutes.
Step 7
Garnish and Enjoy: For a final touch, garnish the dish with a sprig of fresh dill. Serve the smoked jumbo shrimp wrapped in salmon while still warm, and savor the delightful combination of flavors.