SHRIMP AND QUINOA

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This delicious shrimp, quinoa, and vegetable recipe can be eaten hot as a main dish or cold as a salad.

Provided by BLUESP

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped
¼ cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring the water to a boil, and stir in the quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside 10 minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and green bell pepper until tender. Mix in the mushrooms, asparagus, raisins, and ginger, and continue cooking until asparagus is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, or until opaque.
  • In a large bowl, mix the quinoa with the lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss with the skillet mixture and parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 179 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

Arman Khattak
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This dish is a keeper. It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I highly recommend it.


Rash Baaka
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I love the creamy sauce in this dish. It's so flavorful and it pairs perfectly with the shrimp and quinoa.


Rajeender kumar
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I often make it after a shrimp boil or shrimp tacos.


Asma Alhassan
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I've also made this dish with brown rice instead of quinoa. It's just as delicious, but it takes a little longer to cook.


ERIC MUNGAI
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I like to add a little bit of spice to this dish by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.


Tobias Nkomo
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I've made this dish with both fresh and frozen shrimp. Both versions are delicious, but I prefer the fresh shrimp.


Dylan Fletcher
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love the shrimp and they always ask for seconds.


md maruf hassan
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I love the combination of shrimp and quinoa in this dish. It's a healthy and satisfying meal.


Sabita Adhikari
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, but also easy to make.


Lesley Mclay
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked me for the recipe.


Kathryn Norwood
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this dish changed my mind. The shrimp and sauce are so flavorful that I didn't even notice the quinoa.


muhammad khalilahmad
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The leftovers of this dish are just as good as the first time you make it. I love packing it for lunch the next day.


Agent Mark Smith
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This dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of shrimp, vegetables, and even grains. It's always delicious.


Mohammed Mamun
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I love how easy this dish is to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes, which is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Abisha Tiger
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp and quinoa are cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.


Hlehle Gabanyane
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This shrimp and quinoa dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.