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.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Spicy Harissa Sauce

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

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix the harissa paste, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Thread the shrimp onto the soaked skewers.
  5. Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
  6. 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