Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley (garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa well under cold water and cook it in 2 cups of water or broth until fluffy.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add chili flakes and paprika, stirring briefly.
- Toss in shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink.
- Add lemon juice and stir in cooked quinoa.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Add steamed vegetables for more color and nutrients.
- Ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: spicy shrimp with quinoa, healthy dinner, shrimp bowl