Spicy Lemon & Shrimp with Chickpeas
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Serves: 3
- 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
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Rinse and drain your chickpeas and toss with one tablespoon of olive oil and a ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Arrange chickpeas in a layer on the bottom of your baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until slightly golden and crisp.
- 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.
- Allow shrimp mixture to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Once your chickpeas have finished baking, spread your shrimp mixture over the roasted chickpeas and place a few lemon slices over top.
- Return your dish to the oven and bake for 5 to 8 minutes longer.
- Shrimp should be pink in color.
- 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/
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