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Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa Recipe

Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa

Spicy shrimp sauteed with garlic and onions and served on a bed of quinoa. Enjoy hot or cold.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Fish
Servings 1 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 8 shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder divided
  • 3 teaspoons oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons green onion finely chopped
  • 1½ cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Season shrimp with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon chili powder.
  • Saute shrimp in a skillet with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove the shrimp and set aside
  • Saute green onion in the skillet for about 2 minutes and then add garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the quinoa, cayenne, and remaining salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and remaining oil. Stir to coat the quinoa with the oil and let brown for 2 minutes on medium-low heat.
  • Stir in the chicken stock and bring the broth to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 12-15 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
  • Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
  • Scoop quinoa onto a plate and top with shrimp. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

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NUTRITION:
Serving:1, Calories: 343kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 286mg, Potassium: 514mg, Sugar:1g, Vitamin A: 379IU
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Keyword cooking for one, seafood
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