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Shrimp, chickpeas, and diced red pepper sitting atop a bed of cous cous garnished with cilantro leaves and lemon.

Garlic Paprika Shrimp Bowls with Chickpeas and Lemon

Cassie Waltman
Garlic Paprika Shrimp Bowls are full of warm spices and fresh flavors with chickpeas and lemon to make a hearty and quick meal suitable for company or weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 581 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup cilantro (chopped, plus additional for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoon olive oil (plus additional for garnish)
  • 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 2 bell peppers (diced)
  • 15 oz. canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
  • 1½ teaspoon cumin (ground)
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound shrimp (shells removed)
  • 4 cups cooked couscous (quinoa, farro, rice, or orzo)
  • lemon wedges (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • 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 golden and 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 grain or pasta and garnish with extra herbs and olive oil. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 1026mgPotassium: 739mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2450IUVitamin C: 84mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 4mg
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