Herbed Quinoa Shrimp Bowls are high in protein from the shrimp and quinoa, a good source of fiber, and loaded with fresh flavor from parsley, garlic, and lemon. It’s simple, delicious, and a great way to help refine the way you eat.
Total Time
45min
3.0
1 Rating
Author: Compelled to Cook
Servings:
2
Ingredients
Shrimp Bowls
•
1/2
cup
Quinoa
•
1
cup
Vegetable Broth
•
1
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
1
Shallot
, thinly sliced
•
2
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
8
oz
Large Shrimp
, peeled, deveined
•
2
cups
Arugula
, lightly packed
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
•
to taste
Freshly Grated
Parmesan Cheese
Dressing
•
1
Lemon
, zested, juiced
•
1/3
cup
Chopped
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
•
2
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
1
clove
Garlic
, minced
•
1/2
tsp
Salt
•
1/4
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
Combine Vegetable Broth (1 cup) and Quinoa (1/2 cup) in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook according to package directions until tender. Allow quinoa to rest for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
2.
While quinoa is cooking make the dressing by whisking the zest of a Lemon (1), juice of 1/2 lemon, Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (1/3 cup), Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), Garlic (1 clove), Salt (1/2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) together in a small bowl.
3.
Pat shrimp dry and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
4.
Heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add Shallot (1) and Garlic (2 cloves) and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
5.
Stir in Large Shrimp (8 oz) and cook for 2 minutes per side.
6.
Add cooked quinoa, Arugula (2 cups), and 1/2 of the dressing and toss to combine over low heat until the arugula is slightly wilted, for about 1 minute.
7.
Scoop into serving dishes and drizzle each with remaining dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese (to taste), if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
508
FAT
25.2 g
PROTEIN
36.0 g
CARBS
36.2 g
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