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Title: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: cgseymour on May 01, 2015, 04:13:55 PM: Hello All,
Has anyone tried shrimp skewers on the PBC?

I am thinking it might be a good one to do after say a chicken cook, when you have some leftover coals.

Any thoughts or ideas?

Thank you.

Chris
Title: Re: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: drholly on May 01, 2015, 04:21:46 PM: Haven't tried it, but sounds like a great idea! If you do it before me - be sure to include a picture. Thanks!
Title: Re: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 01, 2015, 04:44:08 PM: Heck, why not...after a chicken cook you got 4-5 hours of cook time left........ 8)
Title: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: Pappymn on May 01, 2015, 06:43:02 PM: May have to use really tiny hooks :P
Title: Re: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: drholly on May 01, 2015, 07:12:18 PM: Quote from: Pappymn on May 01, 2015, 06:43:02 PM
May have to use really tiny hooks :P

Probably # 6 barbless?
Title: Re: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: muebe on May 01, 2015, 08:07:05 PM: Quote from: Pappymn on May 01, 2015, 06:43:02 PM
May have to use really tiny hooks :P

Or really big shrimp!
Title: Re: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: africanmeat on May 02, 2015, 04:41:27 AM: Quote from: drholly on May 01, 2015, 04:21:46 PM
Haven't tried it, but sounds like a great idea! If you do it before me - be sure to include a picture. Thanks!

x2
Title: Re: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: tlg4942 on May 02, 2015, 08:07:40 AM: Shrimp are really easy to over cook. With that in mind though the flavor from the pit should be very nice.
Oh and if using docs #6 hooks you can use some stainless leader cable to make stringers for them shrimps.... :D :D :D

Post pics of your results for us...
Title: Re: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: amshepar on May 04, 2015, 03:05:02 PM: I have not done shrimp yet but I have done scallops. Scallops came out amazing. I cooked them on the grate. They cooked in about 20 minutes, maybe 25. I flipped them half way through and both sides got a little bit of char on them.

I suspect shrimp might be 15-20 minutes depending on the size.
Title: Re: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: tlg4942 on May 04, 2015, 04:36:39 PM: Quote from: tlg4942 on May 02, 2015, 08:07:40 AM
Shrimp are really easy to over cook. With that in mind though the flavor from the pit should be very nice.
Oh and if using docs #6 hooks you can use some stainless leader cable to make stringers for them shrimps.... :D :D :D

Post pics of your results for us...
I'm think'n no more than 10 minutes on the shrimp.... Medium to Large, even very large. Shrimp will dry out on you fast and you lose a lot of flavor when that happens.
And if at ALL possible get wild caught American shrimp!
Title: Re: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: rebeltruce on May 04, 2015, 07:36:40 PM: Maybe try brining the shrimp....might provide a little more leeway so far as overcooking them.
Title: Re: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: drholly on May 04, 2015, 08:02:19 PM: Quote from: tlg4942 on May 02, 2015, 08:07:40 AM
Shrimp are really easy to over cook. With that in mind though the flavor from the pit should be very nice.
Oh and if using docs #6 hooks you can use some stainless leader cable to make stringers for them shrimps.... :D :D :D

Post pics of your results for us...

Actually.... ::) ::) That could be an interesting idea... ;) 8)
Title: Re: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: drholly on May 04, 2015, 08:05:33 PM: Quote from: tlg4942 on May 04, 2015, 04:36:39 PM
I'm think'n no more than 10 minutes on the shrimp.... Medium to Large, even very large. Shrimp will dry out on you fast and you lose a lot of flavor when that happens.
And if at ALL possible get wild caught American shrimp!

Agree with both thoughts.
Title: Re: Shrimp Skewers on PBC?
Post by: amshepar on May 06, 2015, 05:35:02 PM: I made shrimp tacos in honor of Cinco de Mayo last night. These were already pre marinaded from Whole Foods with canola/olive oil and their tequila lime marinade with peppers and onions. I placed them in a small cake pan that would fit on the grate. It actually took 30 minutes to cook. I believe this to be due to the placement in the pan. They turned out perfectly though.