Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Spicy Harissa Sauce
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Spicy Harissa Sauce is a popular dish in Mauritanian cuisine, known for its bold flavors and spicy kick. This recipe combines succulent shrimp with a fiery harissa sauce, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the harissa paste, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Thread the shrimp onto the soaked skewers.
- Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
- Serve the grilled shrimp skewers with extra harissa sauce on the side for dipping.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
Supplies
Grill Wooden skewers Bowl
Tools
Tongs Basting brush
Serving suggestions
Serve the Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Spicy Harissa Sauce over a bed of couscous or with a side of grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the harissa sauce mixture.
Cost
$15