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Lemon garlic shrimp are served over a bed of couscous in a green bowl.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Chickpeas and Paprika

Cassie Waltman
Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Chickpeas and Paprika is a quick and delicious skillet entree with smoky paprika, cumin, red bell peppers, and herbs.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 578 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp (shells removed)
  • 1 lemon (from 1 lemon)
  • ¼ cup parsley (chopped, plus additional for garnish)
  • 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 6 tablespoon olive oil
  • 15 oz. canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
  • teaspoon cumin (ground)
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups cooked couscous
  • lemon wedges (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Zest and juice one lemon to yield one teaspoon of zest and ¼ cup of fresh juice.
  • Peel the garlic and cut it into thin slices. Chop the parsley leaves. Slice the bell pepper into ¼-inch strips and then cut the strips into a fine dice.
  • Combine the lemon zest, juice, and parsley or cilantro in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and cook garlic and peppers until garlic is fragrant and peppers are softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the chickpeas, cumin, paprika, and salt to the pepper mixture and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan and increase heat to medium-high. Saute until the shrimp are cooked through.
  • Toss in the lemon and herb mixture. Stir to combine and remove from the heat.
  • Spoon the shrimp over beds of the cooked couscous and garnish with extra herbs, lemon wedges, and olive oil. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 1026mgPotassium: 713mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1772IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 4mg
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