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Harissa Shrimp and Chickpeas
This easy Harissa Shrimp and Chickpea dish is super fast, made all in one skillet, and takes under 10 minutes to make. A great way to use pantry and freezer staples.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
- 1 ounce jar mild harissa sauce ((I like Mina))
- 2 15-ounce can chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 4 tablespoons each of chopped mint and/or cilantro
- crusty bread (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot add the garlic, and cook to nearly golden, about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to low and add the harissa, 1/4 cup water and chickpeas. Bring to a boil and cover. Simmer on medium-low 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Add the shrimp, cover and cook until the shrimp are cooked through and no longer opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Squeeze with lemon juice and garnish with chopped herbs. Divide in 4 bowls.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
24.5g
(8%)
Protein
28.5g
(57%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Cholesterol
172.5mg
(58%)
Sodium
765.5mg
(32%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.5g | 8% |
| Protein | 28.5g | 57% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 172.5mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 765.5mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.