Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa

Name: Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound raw tail-on shrimp (26–30 count, peeled and deveined); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.33 cup finely chopped yellow onion (about half of 1 small onion); 3 cloves minced garlic (about 1 tablespoon); 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 large lemon; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (plus additional for serving)

30m

Serves 4

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Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa

https://www.wellplated.com/garlic-shrimp-with-quinoa/

30m

Serves 4

Directions

1In a large nonstick skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
2Add the shrimp, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, and sauté until pink and cooked through (about 3 minutes). Remove the shrimp to a plate.
3Heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet, add the onion, and cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
4Add the quinoa, cayenne, and remaining salt and chili powder. Stir to coat and let brown for 2 minutes.
5Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the quinoa is tender (12-15 minutes). Fluff with a fork.
6Zest the lemon directly into the pan, add the lemon juice and parsley, and toss to combine.
7Add the reserved shrimp and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve warm

Ingredients

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound raw tail-on shrimp (26–30 count, peeled and deveined)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
0.33 cup finely chopped yellow onion (about half of 1 small onion)
3 cloves minced garlic (about 1 tablespoon)
1 cup uncooked quinoa
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 large lemon
3 tablespoons fresh parsley (plus additional for serving)

Equipment

large nonstick skillet with a tight-fitting lidcitrus juicermeasuring spoons

Tips

Use frozen shrimp that have little to no preservatives.
For the perfect quinoa, check out How to Cook Quinoa.
If you like spicy food, add an extra dash of cayenne for more heat.
To store leftovers: refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To reheat leftovers: gently reheat in a nonstick skillet or microwave.
To freeze leftovers: freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. The texture of the shrimp may change, but it will still taste great.
Serve with vegetables (zucchini, broccoli, asparagus), salad, or bread

Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa

Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa

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