Harissa Shrimp and Chickpeas Recipe

Harissa Shrimp and Chickpeas Recipe

This Harissa Shrimp and Chickpeas recipe is a quick recipe to make, which makes for a great appetizer, tapas dish or main dish.

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Ingredients:
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 10-ounce jar mild harissa sauce
2 15-ounce can garbanzo beans/ chickpeas
1 pound peeled shrimp
1/2 lemon juiced
4 tablespoons chopped mint

Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. When hot, add garlic and cook to nearly golden (1 minute.)
3. Reduce heat to low and add the harissa, 1/4 cup water and chickpeas.
4. Bring to a boil and cover.
5. Simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes.
6. Add the shrimp, cover and cook until the shrimp are cooked through (2-3 minutes.)
7. Add lemon juice and garnish with chopped mint.
8. Serve in bowls with crispy bread to absorb the sauce.

Wine Pairings:
We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner.

Sauvignon Blanc
This harissa shrimp and chickpeas recipe is a simple dish with the fresh taste of the shrimp combined with the sweet tang of the harissa. You don’t want to overpower the dish, so a Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect accompaniment. Sauvignon blanc wines generally have fruit flavors that can be described as gooseberry, honeydew melon, grapefruit, white peach and passion fruit; and are light in oakiness. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Sauvignon Blanc wines-LetsHaveWine.com

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