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Description
A vibrant and healthy lemon garlic shrimp dish served over fluffy quinoa. This recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook quinoa: Combine rinsed quinoa and broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare shrimp: While quinoa cooks, pat shrimp dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Add lemon: Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute more.
- Combine and serve: Add cooked quinoa to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or broccoli to the skillet.
- Ensure shrimp is not overcooked to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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