I’ve always found the practice of food smoking intimidating. Discussions about wood chip types and temperature gauges generally make me want to run and hide, as does the prospect of a hulk of bone-in ...

A closeup of cooked shrimp heads and tail shells in a frying pan - Reni PS/Shutterstock Shrimp are delicious whether they're boiled, baked, or fried. It can be a point of pride to shell and prep them ...