Harissa Shrimp and Chickpeas
Experience the delightful flavors of this quick Harissa Shrimp and Chickpea recipe, which comes together in a single skillet and requires less than 10 minutes of your time. It's a fantastic way to incorporate essential pantry and freezer ingredients into a delicious meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 4 tablespoons each of chopped mint and/or cilantro
- crusty bread
- 1 10 ounce jar mild harissa sauce
- 2 15-ounce can chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium heat. Once it reaches the desired temperature, incorporate the garlic and sauté until it’s just shy of golden brown, which should take around 1 minute.
- 2
Lower the heat and stir in the harissa, 1/4 cup of water, and the chickpeas. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then cover the skillet. Let it simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- 3
Introduce the shrimp to the skillet, cover, and cook until the shrimp are opaque and fully cooked, which will take approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped herbs for garnish. Serve the dish divided into 4 bowls.