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Harissa Shrimp Skewers

Prep time
15 minutes PT15M
Cook time
5 minutes PT5M
Yield
8 servings
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Harissa Shrimp Skewers Nugget Markets signature recipes

Amp up the flavor on this quick and easy appetizer with a dash of harissa.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons harissa
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more for finishing
  • 2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 10 skewers, soaked in water

Preparation

Combine shrimp, harissa, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, parsley, and salt in a bowl and let marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Be careful not to marinate much longer or the shrimp will become rubbery.

Preheat grill or grill pan on a stove.

Skewer 4–5 shrimp to a skewer, then grill for 2–3 minutes per side, until just cooked through. Place skewers on a platter and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.