Best 8 Spicy Shrimp With Ginger Lime Quinoa Recipes

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Craving a delightful blend of spicy and tangy flavors? Look no further than spicy shrimp with ginger lime quinoa! This tantalizing dish bursts with vibrant flavors, combining the heat of chili peppers with the refreshing zest of ginger and lime, all while showcasing the hearty goodness of quinoa. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for this tantalizing meal, promising an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUINOA SALAD WITH LIME GINGER DRESSING AND SHRIMP



Quinoa Salad with Lime Ginger Dressing and Shrimp image

This salad, with its gingery lime dressing, scallions and cilantro and a little bit of heat, has Asian overtones. Serve it as a side dish or a light lunch or supper. Vegetarians will enjoy this without the shrimp, which garnish the top of the salad.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (more to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt to taste
Pinch of cayenne
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil or walnut oil
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons buttermilk
3 cups cooked quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked)
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced thin
1 small cucumber, halved, seeded and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
12 to 16 cooked medium shrimp, peeled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lime juice, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, cayenne, sesame oil, canola oil, and buttermilk.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the quinoa, scallions, cucumber, and cilantro. Toss with the dressing and divide among salad plates. Top each portion with 3 or 4 shrimp, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 596 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HONEY GINGER SHRIMP



Honey Ginger Shrimp image

This quick and easy, sweet and spicy dish combines honey, ginger, shrimp and garlic, and can be served over steamed vegetables or pasta.

Provided by MANDE2509

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
¼ yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon honey
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, ginger and honey; cook and stir until fragrant. Add the shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring as needed, until shrimp are pink and opaque. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 199.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPICY COCONUT SHRIMP WITH QUINOA



Spicy Coconut Shrimp with Quinoa image

Help yourself to a plate full-generous servings are still lower in calories and big on protein. If you have company, you can add a salad and call it a day. -Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
SHRIMP:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cups fresh snow peas (about 7 ounces), trimmed
3 tablespoons light coconut milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine quinoa, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in ginger, curry powder, cumin, salt and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer., Add shrimp and snow peas to skillet; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and snow peas are crisp-tender. Stir in coconut milk and orange juice; heat through. Serve with quinoa; top each serving with coconut and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHILI'S SPICY GARLIC & LIME SHRIMP



Chili's Spicy Garlic & Lime Shrimp image

I have not had these shrimp at the Chili's restaurant, but have frequently made this recipe. We like to serve them as appetizers. However, they are equally as good tossed with some pasta (with or without alfredo sauce). The recipe came from Top Secret Recipes and has been a favorite at our house for quite some time.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, pressed
24 fresh large shrimp, peeled (about 1 pound)
1 lime
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Make the seasoning blend by combining all the spices in a small bowl.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add butter to the pan.
  • When the butter is melted, stir in the pressed garlic.
  • Immediately, add the shrimp to the pan.
  • Cut the lime in half and squeeze each half into the pan over the shrimp.
  • Sprinkle the entire seasoning blend over the shrimp, and give it all a good stir.
  • Saute the shrimp for 5 to 8 minutes or until they begin to brown.
  • Be sure to cook both sides of all the shrimp.

CUMIN-LIME SHRIMP WITH GINGER



Cumin-Lime Shrimp With Ginger image

These quick, flavorful shrimp are versatile enough to work their way into an assortment of weeknight dinners. Fold into soft tortillas and top with sliced avocado for shrimp tacos, or serve over steamed rice studded with tomatoes, chiles and fresh herbs. They also work well served on top of a red or green cabbage salad. If cumin's not your thing, feel free to swap in another dried, warm spice, such as coriander or curry powder.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined (16 to 20 shrimp)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 teaspoon grated garlic
Pinch of red-pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
3 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
Flaky salt (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp and the cumin until well coated. Season with kosher salt and toss again.
  • Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add half the shrimp to the pan in one layer and cook undisturbed until they just start turning pink, about 1 minute. Flip and cook for about 1 minute more, then remove from the pan and set aside. They may not be fully cooked at this time, and that's O.K. Repeat with remaining shrimp and leave in the pan.
  • Add the reserved shrimp back to the pan with any juices that have accumulated. Stir in the ginger, garlic and red-pepper flakes, if using, and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring to make sure the garlic doesn't burn. Add the lime juice to pan and scrape up any brown bits that have formed at the bottom of the pan. Cook until the mixture is reduced by about half, about 1 minute more. Stir in the lime zest and scatter with the cilantro. Season with flaky salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 218, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 965 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUINOA SALAD WITH LIME GINGER DRESSING AND SHRIMP



Quinoa Salad With Lime Ginger Dressing and Shrimp image

This salad has a ginger lime dressing, scallions, cilantro and a bit of heat. Can be served as a side dish or a light meal. Cooked quinoa will keep for 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator. You can make the dressing and prepare the ingredients for the salad a few hours ahead. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is not a grain; it is actually a seed and related to the spinach family. When cooked, quinoa is light, fluffy, slightly crunchy and subtly flavored. It actually cooks and tastes like a grain, making it an excellent replacement for grains that are difficult to digest. Compared to other grains, quinoa is higher in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc than wheat, barley, or corn. Published in the New York Times, Nov. 8, 2008.

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed if possible
1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (more to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced
salt, to taste
1 pinch cayenne
2 teaspoons sesame oil or 2 teaspoons walnut oil
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons buttermilk
3 cups cooked quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked)
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced thin
1 small cucumber, halved, seeded and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
12 -16 cooked medium shrimp, peeled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lime juice, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, cayenne, sesame oil, canola oil, and buttermilk.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the quinoa, scallions, cucumber, and cilantro.
  • Toss with the dressing and divide among salad plates, top each portion with 3 or 4 shrimp, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.7, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 23, Sodium 124.2, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 9.7

GINGER-LIME SHRIMP



Ginger-Lime Shrimp image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled, deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
10 mint leaves, julienned
10 basil leaves, julienned

Steps:

  • Divide the shrimp between two 8- or 9-inch pie pans and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced in the pans.
  • Heat 2 large skillets over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add a teaspoon of butter to each pan and turn the heat to high. When the foam subsides, invert a pie pan of shrimp over the skillet so they fall into the pan all at once. Repeat with the other pan of shrimp. Cook the shrimp, undisturbed, until they turn golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add a remaining teaspoon of butter to each pan and turn off the heat. Turn the shrimp over with tongs and cook for 1 minute in the residual heat of the pans. Add half the ginger, lime juice and zest, mint, and basil to each pan, and shake to combine.
  • Divide the shrimp among 4 plates or a serving platter and serve hot or at room temperature.

BROILED SHRIMP WITH SPICY GINGER-LIME BUTTER



Broiled Shrimp with Spicy Ginger-Lime Butter image

Categories     Ginger     Broil     Lime     Shrimp     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes .2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Stir in ginger and cayenne. Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice and peel. Season ginger-lime butter to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place shrimp in bowl. Add ginger-lime butter; toss to coat. Transfer shrimp to small rimmed baking sheet. Broil until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to plate; drizzle with pan juices. Sprinkle with onions. Serve with lemon wedges.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, succulent shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the shrimp; this will result in steamed shrimp rather than seared.
  • If you do not have a microplane grater, you can mince the ginger and garlic very finely with a knife.
  • Be careful not to burn the ginger and garlic when sautéing them; this will result in a bitter flavor.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan when the ginger and garlic are fragrant and just starting to brown.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque throughout, but do not overcook them, or they will become tough.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately over the quinoa, drizzled with the lime-ginger sauce.

Conclusion:

This spicy shrimp and ginger-lime quinoa recipe is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The shrimp are seared until browned and then tossed in a tangy lime-ginger sauce. The quinoa is cooked in vegetable broth and then tossed with chopped cilantro. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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