Smoked Shrimp Foil Pack with Garlic Butter and Asparagus

This delicious smoked shrimp foil pack combines the rich, smoky flavors from the wood smoker with succulent shrimp, fresh asparagus, and a zesty garlic butter sauce. It's a perfect balance of traditional cooking methods and creative flavor combinations that elevate a simple meal into something special. Plus, it's easy to prepare and clean up, making it a great choice for outdoor gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Aluminum foil

Instructions:

1. Preheat your wood smoker to 225°F (107°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the shrimp and asparagus to the bowl, tossing to coat everything evenly with the garlic butter mixture.
4. Lay out a large piece of aluminum foil, and place the shrimp and asparagus in the center.
5. Fold the foil over the shrimp and asparagus, crimping the edges to create a sealed packet.
6. Place the foil pack on the smoker grates and close the lid.
7. Smoke for about 15-20 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the asparagus is tender.
8. Carefully remove the foil pack from the smoker, open it, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.