Grilled Shrimp with Green Harissa Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp with Green Harissa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped cilantro leaves and stems; 1 1/2 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 serrano chile, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; Juice of 1/2 lime; Kosher salt; 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on

Servings: persons

1
Soak ten 8-inch bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, combine the cilantro, spinach, garlic, serrano, olive oil, cumin, coriander and lime juice in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth; if necessary, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the harissa is slightly thinner than pesto.
3
Season with salt.
4
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
5
In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1/4 cup of the harissa.
6
Transfer the remaining harissa to a small bowl.
7
Thread 2 or 3 shrimp onto each skewer.
8
Grill the shrimp over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 1 minute per side.
9
Serve the shrimp with the remaining harissa.

352

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups coarsely chopped cilantro leaves and stems, 1 1/2 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 serrano chile, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp with Green Harissa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Shrimp with Green Harissa

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Variations & substitutions

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