Grilled Harissa Shrimp Skewers with Basil Oil and Cilantro
These Grilled Harissa Shrimp Skewers can be served as an appetizer or main course! While they can be served on their own, I highly recommend topping them with a generous drizzle of homemade basil oil (recipe below) and fresh cilantro leaves.Mina Harissa is available at some Whole Foods and grocery store locations, and can also be ordered online on Amazon.
Ingredients
Grilled Harissa Shrimp Skewers
- 1 lb (16 oz) large raw gulf shrimp shelled and de-veined
- ¼ cup Mina Mild Harissa plus more for basting
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- cooking spray
Basil Oil
- 1 cup (240 mL) extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ ounces (45g) fresh basil leaves
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
For Serving:
- fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp: Place the shelled and deviled shrimp in a medium bowl. Toss with Mina mild harissa. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the shrimp to marinate in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours. Allow the shrimp to rest at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling.
- Prepare Basil Oil: Combine the oil, basil leaves, and salt in a blender container and blend until smooth. Place the oil in a small leakproof jar or container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Using metal or wooden skewers (be sure to soak the skewers in water if using on an outdoor grill), thread 3 to 4 shrimp horizontally onto each skewer (see photos above for demonstration). Lightly season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Place a small spoonful of Mina mild harissa in a separate small bowl - we will use this to baste the shrimp during cooking.
- Heat an outdoor gas grill to medium-high heat or heat a large (10 to 12-inch) cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat, and lightly spray with cooking oil. Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, brushing the shrimp with additional harissa during cooking.
- Transfer the shrimp skewers to a large serving platter. Shake the basil oil and drizzle it over the shrimp. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately.
Tips for Success:
- Mina Harissa is available at some Whole Foods and grocery store locations, and can also be ordered online on Amazon.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 430kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 40g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 33g, Cholesterol: 160mg, Sodium: 856mg