Harissa Shrimp Skillet
Harissa Shrimp Skillet is a delectable one-pan recipe made with succulent shrimp sautéed with fresh garlic and onion in butter, spicy harissa and fresh herbs! This shrimp is perfect for tacos, over rice, or right out of the pan with a loaf of crusty bread!
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons harissa more or less to suit your tastes
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp deveined, tails optional
- salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley garnish
Instructions
- Add butter and olive oil to a large pan/skillet. Sauté onion in butter/oil for a couple minutes, and when the onion starts to soften, add garlic and harissa.
- Sauté onion and garlic for a minute or two then add the shrimp and salt & pepper, making sure the shrimp are laying flat on their sides. When the bottom of the shrimp turns pink, flip each shrimp over and cook for another 2 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer gray.
- Generously sprinkle fresh herbs over the shrimp and serve! Great in tacos, over rice, or as an appetizer with crusty French bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- Harissa is available is mild and spicy. Use what suits your tastes.
- Leftover shrimp can be kept in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and used within 3-4 days.
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