Harissa Shrimp Skillet Recipes

CRISPY GRILLED HARISSA SHRIMP GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• For the shrimp: Combine the harissa powder, turbinado sugar, baking soda, granulated garlic, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Toss the shrimp with the dry spices. Skewer and place on a rack in the fridge for 1 hour.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates and grill the shrimp until charred and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes a side.
• For the sweet Greek dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Slowly stream in the oil to emulsify. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• For the salad: Arrange the lettuce, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and Pickled Red Onions on a platter, then drizzle with the sweet Greek dressing and top with the grilled shrimp skewers. Serve.
• Simmer the vinegar, salt, sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium pot until dissolved. Add the onions and turn off the heat. Let sit until cool. Transfer to resealable container, then place in the refrigerator overnight.

ONE-PAN SHRIMP AND PEARL COUSCOUS WITH HARISSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of black pepper and 1 tablespoon harissa. Set aside.
• In a large, lidded skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add couscous, garlic, coriander and cumin. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until couscous is toasted.
• Add wine and cook until evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of harissa and 2 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes, until couscous is al dente. (There will still be plenty of liquid.)
• Nestle the shrimp into the couscous, pushing them under the surface a bit. Add the tomatoes and increase the heat until simmering again. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, rearranging shrimp using tongs once, until they are pink and cooked through. Adjust seasoning, if needed, adding more harissa, salt and pepper if desired. Garnish with parsley and serve in shallow bowls.

HARISSA SHRIMP AND SUMMER VEGETABLE SAUTé

Steps:

• To make harissa, combine cayenne, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, coriander, cumin, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
• Heat 1/2 tablespoon canola oil in a wok or large cast- iron skillet over medium heat. Add lemon slices; cook until golden. Remove slices and set aside.
• Add remaining canola oil to skillet and increase heat to high. Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes. Add sliced fennel, wax beans, green beans, snap peas, and peas and cook 1 minute. Add pea shoots; cook until just wilted. Stir in lemon slices and juice. Serve over rice; garnish with fennel fronds.

GLUTEN-FREE HARISSA SKILLET SHRIMP WITH SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix cumin, turmeric, and red pepper. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Place large plate and sheet of foil near stove.
• Heat 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add olive oil; swirl pan to coat. Add spice-coated shrimp; brown outsides 1 to 2 minutes, then turn and brown 1 to 2 minutes on other sides. Transfer shrimp to plate; cover with foil, and set aside.
• Add shallots to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Add chick peas; toss to coat. Add harissa; toss to coat. Add chicken broth; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until simmering. Add spinach; stir to wilt.
• Return shrimp to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer or until shrimp is pink. Turn off heat; stir in lemon juice. Transfer to plates; top with cilantro. Serve immediately.