Spicy Lemon & Shrimp with Chickpeas
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Serves: 3
 
Ingredients
  • 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ tsp. sea salt
  • ½ pound shrimp, peeled with tails intact
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice (1 lemon if you want to use fresh)
  • ½ t garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • Sprinkling of dried parsley
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Rinse and drain your chickpeas and toss with one tablespoon of olive oil and a ½ teaspoon of salt.
  3. Arrange chickpeas in a layer on the bottom of your baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until slightly golden and crisp.
  4. Meanwhile, toss your shrimp, one tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and one teaspoon of salt in a large bowl.
  5. Allow shrimp mixture to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Once your chickpeas have finished baking, spread your shrimp mixture over the roasted chickpeas and place a few lemon slices over top.
  7. Return your dish to the oven and bake for 5 to 8 minutes longer.
  8. Shrimp should be pink in color.
  9. Once done cooking, squeeze additional lemon juice over top and garnish with dried parsley.
Recipe by Healthy By Heather Brown at https://www.mylifewellloved.com/spicy-lemon-shrimp-chickpeas/