Harissa Quinoa with Shrimp and Chickpeas

Recipe Source: Yasmin Fahr

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 tablespoon harissa
• 1 cup pre-rinsed or washed quinoa
• 2 cups homemade vegetable stock or store-bought low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cucumber, roughly diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon fresh juice from 1 lemon
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions:

1. Generously season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Add the shrimp and cook until pink on one side, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook until just barely undercooked, 1 minute more. Remove and set aside, loosely covering to keep warm.
3. Heat the remaining oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Add the shallot, a pinch of salt and the cumin, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute.
5. Mix in the harissa using a wooden spoon, then add the quinoa and toast lightly until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. Add the broth, generously season with salt, and adjust the heat to maintain an active boil for 9 minutes.
7. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the cucumber, chickpeas and shrimp to warm them through and finish cooking, about 2 minutes more.
8. Finish with lemon juice and fresh cilantro and serve.