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Quinoa Bowl With Shrimp
A vibrant and healthy quinoa bowl topped with flavorful shrimp and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Grains
- 1 cup quinoa
Protein
- 12-15 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Fats & Oils
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Vegetables
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 diced avocado
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Herbs & Garnishes
- to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 lemon juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- to taste Salt and pepper (to taste, for dressing)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa, cook in water or broth for 15 minutes, then fluff and set aside.
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet for 4 minutes total until pink and cooked through.
- Whisk dressing ingredients until emulsified.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and drizzle with dressing.
Notes
For extra flavor, cook quinoa in broth and add a squeeze of lemon before serving.