Description
A delightful dish that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, combining succulent shrimp with fluffy quinoa in a zesty lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water or broth, bringing it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let it brown.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, mixing well to coat the shrimp with the citrus flavors. Serve the shrimp over the cooked quinoa and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture. Try cooking quinoa in broth for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg