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Garlic Shrimp And Quinoa

Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa

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Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa This garlic shrimp and quinoa dish is healthy, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes. It works as a quick lunch or an easy dinner on a busy weeknight, and it is simple to adjust with the vegetables and spices you already have on hand.

  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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For the quinoa
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 cup (190 g) uncooked quinoa
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups (475 ml) low-sodium vegetable stock

For the shrimp
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lb (450 g) peeled, deveined, tail-off raw shrimp
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder

You will also need
fresh parsley, finely chopped
the juice of half a lemon

Instructions

Cook the quinoa
1-In a medium pan, heat the olive: In a medium pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 4 minutes, until softened.
2-Stir in the garlic and cook for: Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3-Add the quinoa, chili powder, and salt: Add the quinoa, chili powder, and salt. Sauté for 1 minute, then pour in the broth. Bring to a boil uncovered.
4-Reduce the heat to low, cover, and: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.

Sauté the shrimp
5-While the quinoa cooks (about 15 minutes: While the quinoa cooks (about 15 minutes in), heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of chili powder.
6-Sauté for about 3 minutes, until pink: Sauté for about 3 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

Combine and serve
7-Toss the shrimp with the cooked quinoa: Toss the shrimp with the cooked quinoa. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and mix well. Top with chopped parsley and serve right away.

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  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Method: stovetop

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 166 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 181 mg