Name: Shrimp Quinoa Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa (White, red, or tri-color); 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tbsp olive oil (To drizzle after cooking); 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); 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); 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)

Description

A delicious and nutritious shrimp quinoa bowl bursting with colorful veggies and flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup uncooked quinoa (White, red, or tri-color)
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
0.5 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil (To drizzle after cooking)
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)
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)
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)

Instructions

Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
Cook the quinoa with broth in a pot, bringing to a boil, then simmering for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
Prep the shrimp by seasoning with paprika, cumin, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Sauté the shrimp in heated olive oil until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
Prep the veggies: slice the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and slice the red bell pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
Assemble the bowls, starting with quinoa, adding shrimp, veggies, and avocado.
Finish by drizzling the dressing over the top and garnishing with cilantro.
Serve immediately or store for meal prep.

Notes

Don’t overcook the shrimp to keep them tender. Adjust the spice level to your preference and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 240mg

Keywords: shrimp, quinoa, bowl, healthy dinner, quick meal