Sheet Pan Harissa-Spiced Shrimp with Roasted Chickpeas and Vegetables
A vibrant, one-pan meal featuring harissa-spiced shrimp and crispy roasted chickpeas alongside tender seasonal vegetables. This mediterranean-inspired seafood (mediterranean) ready in about 45 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tablespoons harissa paste, small red onion, cut into wedges for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch half moons
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread chickpeas on a rimmed sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes until crispy.
- Step 2: In the same bowl, combine 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tablespoons harissa paste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss until shrimp are evenly coated.
- Step 3: Add 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 medium zucchini sliced into 1/2-inch half moons, and 1 small red onion cut into wedges to the shrimp mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- Step 4: After chickpeas have roasted 20 minutes, remove the sheet pan from oven and push chickpeas to one side. Spread shrimp and vegetable mixture on the empty side of the pan.
- Step 5: Return sheet pan to oven and roast everything for an additional 8-10 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender.
- Step 6: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Harissa-Spiced Shrimp with Roasted Chickpeas and Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Harissa-Spiced Shrimp with Roasted Chickpeas and Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep tablespoons harissa paste from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Harissa-Spiced Shrimp with Roasted Chickpeas and Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sheet Pan Harissa-Spiced Shrimp with Roasted Chickpeas and Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sheet Pan Harissa-Spiced Shrimp with Roasted Chickpeas and Vegetables?
Mediterranean seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
