Grilled Harissa Shrimp

Grilled harissa shrimp, brined and marinated shrimp grilled to perfection ~ succulent and smoky with a spicy kick. Perfect for summer grilling season.

Course Dinner, Shrimp

Cuisine North African

Keyword grilled harissa shrimp, harissa recipes, grilled shrimp

Prep Time 45 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Servings

Calories 157kcal

Author Kelly Wildenhaus | the hungry bluebird

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, shelled, deveined and tails removed (24 large shrimp)
¼ cup kosher salt
½ cup sugar
2 quarts (8 cups) water
4 wooden skewers
2 tablespoons harissa paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin

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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Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal