Shrimp Stew with Potatoes and Chickpeas

Healthy Shrimp Stew Recipe

• one-pot lunch or dinner recipe
• the shrimp is pan-fried, naturally sweet, and juicy
• the stew is wholesome, delicious, and keeps you full for hours
• dairy-free and gluten-free
• a very simple recipe, made in just 40 minutes
• delicious lunch or dinner for any day of the year

How to make Shrimp Stew with Potatoes and Chickpeas at home

It's so simple to make this easy shrimp stew at home. Thanks to the potatoes and chickpeas, this stew will keep you full for hours, but the shrimp will add much-needed lightness to the dish. So good. This is how we make it:

1. Pan-fry the shrimp to make them delicious and aromatic.
2. Sauté the veggies and spices, until they smell divine.
3. Add the potatoes and liquid and cook, until the potatoes are cooked.
4. Add in the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and parsley to make this stew even tastier.
5. Season to taste, and devour.

Can I use cooked shrimp or peeled shrimp without the shell?

Of course. 

• If you are using cooked shrimp, then you don't need to pan-fry them in the first step. It's best if you leave that step out to prevent them from overcooking. Add them in the last step of the recipe. However, by using cooked shrimp, there will be less flavor, so we would add 1/4 tsp shrimp paste, to add more flavor.
• If you are using peeled shrimp (either fresh or frozen) follow the same steps in the recipe. If you are using frozen shrimp, defrost them before using them.

Make this Shrimp Stew your own with these add-ins

You can easily make this shrimp stew recipe your own by adding other spices or veggies or by omitting a specific ingredient. We recommend:

Beans - feel free to add cooked white beans to this shrimp stew, or even substitute the chickpeas with the beans.

Veggies - carrots or red peppers will taste amazing in this stew.

Spices - make the stew spicier by adding chili powder or fresh chili.

Bread - our skillet flatbread is perfect with this stew. You can easily make it at home while the potatoes in the stew are cooking.

Lemon - add a touch of freshly squeezed lemon juice right before serving to add some freshness and lightness to the dish.

How to store Shrimp Stew with Potatoes and Chickpeas

It's best to serve the Shrimp Stew with Potatoes and Chickpeas as soon as possible. If you have any leftovers, feel free to store them in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to a day. Before serving, transfer to a pot and reheat well. Add additional liquid, like water or vegetable broth, if needed.

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