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Shrimp quinoa bowl garnished with fresh vegetables and herbs.

Shrimp Quinoa Bowl

A vibrant dish combining tender shrimp with fluffy quinoa and fresh veggies, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Quinoa and Broth
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa Use white, red, or tri-color quinoa.
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth Adds flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Shrimp and Spices
  • 1 lb large shrimp Peeled and deveined.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For sautéing.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper Optional for heat.
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper To taste.
  • 1 lemon juiced
Fresh Vegetables
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup corn kernels Fresh or frozen.
  • 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro For garnish.
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook it in chicken or vegetable broth until fluffy.
  2. While the quinoa cooks, season the shrimp with paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the shrimp with minced garlic until they turn pink.
  4. Prepare the vegetables by chopping the cherry tomatoes, dicing the cucumber, and slicing the bell pepper.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the bowls by placing a base of quinoa topped with sautéed shrimp, fresh vegetables, slices of avocado, and drizzle with dressing.
  2. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately or store for meal prep.

Notes

Flavor enhancement can be achieved by adding feta cheese or olives for extra richness. You can easily swap in your favorite vegetables.