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Home » Recipes » Colossal Grilled Shrimp with Harissa Marinade

Colossal Grilled Shrimp with Harissa Marinade

by Mike Hultquist · Jun 26, 2018 · 12 Comments

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Colossal Grilled Shrimp with Harissa Marinade.

Get your grills ready for this grilled shrimp recipe with very large succulent shrimp that have been marinated in flavorful harissa, then grilled to perfection. They're super tender and huge on flavor.

The 4th of July is just about here, my friends, and where I'm from, it is HUGELY important. For us in the United States, it is Independence Day, the day we declared ourselves a new nation in 1776. July 4th is celebrated with fireworks, special gatherings and best of all... GRILLING!

We're having a small gathering of friends and I want to theme it up a bit with some spangles and stars, so I ran down to my local The Fresh Market and picked up a few items, including these Holy-Cow-Amazing-HUGE Colossal Shrimp.

Take a look at this amazing piece of shrimp.

Colossal Shrimp in my hand - it's HUGE!

This is a single colossal shrimp and it really lives up to its name. Each colossal shrimp is 3-4 ounces, so you'll get 4-6 of them per pound. You can use smaller shrimp, of course. But I love big, fat, plump shrimp!

I'm having 6 people total, so I grabbed 12 colossal shrimp, which weighed in at about 2.5 pounds.

I'm getting hungry! We're talking Colossal Grilled Shrimp, my friends! With a super awesome Harissa Marinade!

Let's get cooking!

Grilled Shrimp with Harissa Marinade Ingredients

  • Shrimp. I'm using colossal shrimp in the shells, though prawns are good, as are larger shrimp. You can really use any size shrimp to make grilled shrimp.
  • Harissa. I am using a homemade harissa, but you can use your favorite brand.
  • Lemon Juice. Great flavor builder.
  • Seasonings. I'm using salt and pepper to taste, though you can use others. Consider garlic or a nice Italian seasoning.

How to Make Grilled Shrimp with Harissa Marinade

Make the Harissa Marinade. First, whisk together about a quarter cup of harissa with juice from 1 lemon and a bit of salt and pepper.

I didn't want to add in too many other seasonings this time around as I'm using this Homemade Harissa Recipe. It is already very highly seasoned to my liking, though you can include a flavorful chili powder or some extra spicy chili flakes if you'd like.

Marinate the Shrimp. Add the shrimp to a large bowl or a sealable bag and rub the harissa marinade in. Really get it in there. Like so.

Marinating the Colossal Grilled Shrimp.

No need to peel the shrimp. We're grilling them in their shells for extra flavor.

Marinate the Shrimp. I marinated mine for 4 hours, covered in the fridge. You can reduce the marinating time to 20 minutes to 1 hour for smaller shrimp.

Grill the Shrimp. When you're ready to get grilling, fire up the grill to medium high heat and lightly oil the grill grates. Set the shrimp on and grill them about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they cook through. Or, you can thread the shrimp on skewers and grill them. Grilled shrimp skewers are great. Use wooden skewers soaked in water or grill safe metal skewers.

Colossal Grilled Shrimp on the Grill.

The shrimp will be opaque and firm. They're done when the internal temperature measures 145 degrees F. Keep checking them to avoid overcooking the shrimp.

Pluck them off the grill and serve them up! They're SO EASY to make! I love easy meals! Especially when they involve grilled shrimp.

Colossal Grilled Shrimp - Plated and Ready to Eat.

Serve Them up! Serve the cooked shrimp onto a plate and served them alongside some simple sides and boom! 

That's it, my friends! Colossal Grilled Shrimp with Harissa Marinade made easy! I hope you enjoy! Have fun and enjoy with such an easy grilled shrimp recipe. Hard to beat.

Storage & Leftovers

Storing your Grilled Shrimp Recipe with Harissa Marinade in an airtight container in the fridge may allow you to store the leftovers for up to 2-3 days. To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate it promptly.

Recipe Notes & Tips

Alternative Marinade. Not a fan of harissa? Try my favorite shrimp marinade recipe with olive oil and lemon juice, soy sauce and more. It's really huge on flavor. Marinade 30 minutes then pop them on the outdoor grill. So easy!

Patty's Perspective

The name for these shrimp is no joke. They are truly Colossal. When we first walked up to them at The Fresh Market, I mistakenly thought they were lobster tails. They really do look like lobster tails because they are so huge. Great for a few foodie friends to enjoy. Grilled shrimp is one of my favorite things in the world, and the harissa marinade really took these to a new level.

Colossal Grilled Shrimp - Plated anColossal Grilled Shrimp - Plated and Ready for Your Dinnerd Ready for Your Dinner.

Get Inspired!

Get more grilling inspirations and ideas here and also check out The Fresh Market 4th of July page.

Try Some of My Other Popular Recipes

  • Shrimp Creole
  • Spicy Peel-and-Eat Shrimp with Honey-Gochujang Glaze
  • Habanero-Honey Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
  • Grilled Buffalo Shrimp
  • Shrimp Marinade
  • Harissa Sauce Recipe

If you try this recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo #ChiliPepperMadness on Instagram so we can take a look. I always love to see all of your spicy inspirations.

Colossal Grilled Shrimp with Harissa Marinade.
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Grilled Shrimp Recipe with Harissa Marinade

Get your grills ready for this grilled shrimp recipe of large succulent shrimp that have been marinated in flavorful harissa, then grilled to perfection. They're super tender and huge on flavor.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilling, harissa, shrimp
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Calories: 45kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 12 shrimp
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Ingredients

  • 12 Colossal Shrimp about 2.5-3 pounds
  • ¼ cup harissa
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pat the shrimp dry and set them into a plastic bag or a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the harissa, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Pour it into the bag or bowl with the shrimp.
  • Rub the shrimp down with the harissa marinade.
  • Cover and set the shrimp into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Fire up the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Grill the shrimp for about 4-5 minutes per side, until they are cooked through. They should measure 145 degrees F internally.
  • Serve

Notes

Makes 12 Colossal Shrimp. Try my own Homemade Harissa Chili Paste Recipe for this. So good!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 45kcal   Carbohydrates: 1g   Protein: 7g   Cholesterol: 70mg   Sodium: 393mg   Potassium: 84mg   Vitamin A: 140IU   Vitamin C: 0.9mg   Calcium: 31mg   Iron: 0.2mg
Colossal Grilled Shrimp with Harissa Marinade.
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  1. Kristen @ The says

    June 27, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    These shrimp look amazing! I love anything with harissa and can only imagine how good it is on BBQ shrimp. I need to make this!

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      June 27, 2018 at 4:55 pm

      Thanks, Kristen! I think this one would be up your alley for sure! I love your work!

      Reply
  2. Pam says

    June 26, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! Those are some big shrimp - perfect for grilling. I haven't tried the harissa yet, but I'm pinning this for later.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      June 26, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      Thanks, Pam. Great stuff!

      Reply
  3. Lisa says

    June 26, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    5 stars
    I shop at The Fresh Market all the time because they have such a great selection of produce, bakery items and meats -- now that I know they've got Colossal shrimp (holy cow U6????) I'll be back for some seafood. These harissa shrimp look amazing.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      June 26, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      I know, right? Thanks, Lisa!

      Reply
  4. Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says

    June 26, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    I just bought a jar of harissa marinade! I've had it on chicken so far, but shrimp is definitely up next - I can already taste how good these must be!

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      June 26, 2018 at 1:54 pm

      Great timing for sure.

      Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    June 26, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    5 stars
    Wow..those shrimp sound perfect for grilling. I've actually been to the Fresh Market and love their stores. Need to try the harissa!

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      June 26, 2018 at 1:54 pm

      I hope you love them as much as I do!

      Reply
  6. Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake says

    June 26, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    I love shrimp and harissa! I'm going to have to find a friend who has a grill this summer so I can make them!

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      June 26, 2018 at 12:40 pm

      Yes, let the search mission begin!

      Reply

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