Grilled harissa shrimp, brined and marinated shrimp grilled to perfection ~ succulent and smoky with a spicy kick. Perfect for summer grilling season.
Course Main Course
Cuisine North African
Keyword grilled shrimp, harissa shrimp
Prep Time 45minutes
Cook Time 5minutes
Total Time 50minutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 263kcal
Author Kelly Wildenhaus | the hungry bluebird
Equipment
wooden skewers
Ingredients
1poundlarge shrimp, shelled, deveined and tails removed (24 large shrimp)
¼cupkosher salt
½cupsugar
2quarts(8 cups) water
2tablespoons harissa paste
2tablespoonsolive oil
½teaspoon kosher salt
½teaspoonblack pepper
½teaspooncumin
Instructions
Soak wooden skewers in water and set aside.
Prepare brine. In large bowl, combine salt, sugar and water. Stir until dissolved. Add shrimp and let brine on countertop at room temp for 30 minutes.
In meantime, make harissa marinade. In large bowl combine harissa paste, olive oil, salt, pepper and cumin. Remove shrimp from brine and pat dry. Add to harissa marinade and toss to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Heat grill to medium-high heat. Skewer 6 shrimp on each of 4 skewers. Grill shrimp skewers for about 2 minutes a side until just cooked through. Remove shrimp from skewers and serve.
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Notes
If you can’t find harissa or are out of it, you really can use most any chili-based hot sauce or paste. Some options include berbere spice paste, peri-peri sauce, sriracha and sambal oelek chili paste. It all varies by heat level, so pick to suit your taste and adjust accordingly. I don’t find harissa too fiery, it packs some heat with tons of flavor.