Description
A flavorful and nutritious dish combining succulent shrimp and fluffy quinoa in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 4 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for a lighter option)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp, then rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Cook the quinoa: In a medium pot, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and serve: Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet, toss with shrimp and garlic butter, squeeze lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the shrimp to prevent a rubbery texture. Always rinse quinoa to remove its bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: shrimp, quinoa, garlic butter, healthy meal, quick recipe, Mediterranean
