Description
Garlic shrimp quinoa is a healthy and flavorful dish packed with protein and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and add quinoa.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa and combine with shrimp mixture.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa to remove bitterness.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- For added flavor, use lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: garlic shrimp quinoa, healthy shrimp recipe, quinoa dish