October 6, 2014

Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa

Name: Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ½ onion (finely chopped); 1 clove garlic (minced); ½ teaspoon chili powder; 1 cup (190 grams) uncooked quinoa; salt and pepper; 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped); ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ½ lb (225 grams) raw shrimp (tail-on); 1 clove garlic (finely chopped); ¼ teaspoon chili powder; salt and pepper; fresh parsley (finely chopped); juice of half lemon

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Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa – a simple, healthy, and gluten-free dinner.

Healthy doesn’t have to be flavorless and boring! This garlic shrimp and quinoa is not only a quick and tasty meal, but is also filled with nutrition.

While quinoa is usually considered to be a whole grain, it is actually a seed. It’s a complete protein source, rich in dietary fiber, low in fat, and is gluten-free. It also contains iron, calcium, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, and copper.

Remember, when you’re working with quinoa, don’t skip the rinse! Quinoa has a bitter coating which needs to be rinsed away before use. Place it in a fine-meshed strainer and run cold water over it while gently rubbing the seeds together in your hands.

This garlic shrimp and quinoa recipe is easy and takes only 35 minutes to prepare. Start by cooking the quinoa with garlic, onion, and chili powder, then add the broth. While the quinoa is cooking, cook the shrimp, then mix the quinoa and shrimp together, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

It’s a quick dish to whip up on a weeknight as a nice light dinner, but impressive enough to serve when you have guests. You can also prepare it the night before, and have lunch ready for the next day. You will have a protein-packed, healthy, and – most importantly – delicious lunch.

Serve the garlic shrimp and quinoa with a salad and enjoy a flavorful, low-calorie meal.

If you try this recipe, let me know what you think! Leave a comment and don’t forget to take a picture and share it on my Facebook page or tag it #aseasyasapplepie on Instagram!

5 from 18 votes

Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa

Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa - a simple, healthy and gluten-free dinner ready in 35 minutes. Only 260 calories per serving

Author

As Easy As Apple Pie

Nutrition Facts

Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 86mg 29%

Sodium 315mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 2g

Protein 21g 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course

Main Dish

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Servings

Calories

260 kcal

Ingredients

For the quinoa:

½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ onion finely chopped
1 clove garlic minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 cup (190 grams) uncooked quinoa
salt and pepper
2 cups (500 ml) vegetable stock
2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped

For the shrimp:

½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ lb (225 grams) raw shrimp tail-on
1 clove garlic finely chopped
¼ teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper

You will also need:

fresh parsley finely chopped
juice of half lemon

Instructions

In a fine-meshed strainer, rinse the quinoa under cold running water.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over a medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until the onion softens slightly.
Add the quinoa and ½ teaspoon of chili powder. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Sautee for 1 minute, then add the broth.
Bring to a boil uncovered. When it starts to boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed, and the quinoa is cooked and tender. Remove from heat, add the parsley, and mix well.
While quinoa is cooking, cook the shrimp.
Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add the shrimp and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of chili powder. Season with salt and pepper, and sautee until no longer translucent.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Mix the quinoa and shrimp together, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve the spicy garlic shrimp and quinoa immediately, while still hot.
Enjoy!

Notes

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Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa - a simple, healthy and gluten-free one pan dinner ready in 35 minutes. Only 260 calories per serving