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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Recipes » Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa

    Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa

    By Sherri On April 18, 2019, Updated November 29, 2020 2 Comments

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    5 from 3 votes
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    garlic shrimp and quinoa bowl

    This Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa is an easy, healthy and gluten free recipe! Made with fresh bell peppers, avocado, cilantro and seasoned with the perfect amount of Mexican spices for a light lunch or dinner.

    closeup of a bowl of Shrimp, quinoa, sliced avocado and red, yellow, orange peppers

    I have a love of quinoa.  And I have a love of shrimp.  So when you are craving both, you make this perfect Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa and toss it in a bowl.

    It’s a healthy AND full of flavor recipe!

    Quinoa a wonderful grain with a benefit of added protein and essential amino acids.  Plus it’s gluten free as well.  So needless to say, some of my absolute favorite recipes are made with quinoa.

    closeup of a bowl of Shrimp, quinoa, sliced avocado and red, yellow, orange peppers

     

    Making this shrimp and quinoa is as simple as cooking the quinoa. Sautéing the shrimp. Slicing and dicing some veggies and the mixing it all together with a few spices.

    It has just the perfect amount of a little Mexican flavor with the chili powder and cumin. Of course, feel free to add a little more if you’d like a more robust spicy flavor.

    It’s versatile enough that you can add other vegetable to it too.  Try it with zucchini

    It’s a quick light meal to make any night of the week or even as meal prep for several days. Honestly, you could treat guests to this as well along with a salad and they’d be in awe of it’s goodness.

    closeup of Shrimp, quinoa, sliced avocado and diced red, yellow, orange peppers with cilantro on top

    Ingredients for Garlic Shrimp Quinoa

    1 cup dry quinoa, cooked by package directions

    1 lb shrimp

    1 teaspoon chili powder

    ½ teaspoon cumin

    1 teaspoon paprika

    2 Tablespoons olive oil, separated (or coconut oil or avocado oil)

    ¼ each bell pepper (red, yellow, orange)

    3 garlic cloves, minced

    ¼ – ½ cup fresh cilantro (I like more)

    1 avocado, diced

    salt and pepper to taste

    How to Make Shrimp and Quinoa

    Prepare quinoa per package directions.

    uncooked quinoa in a black pot

    Place shrimp in the bowl and sprinkle with paprika, chili powder, and cumin.

    Add one tablespoon of olive oil (or coconut or avocado oil) to a saute pan. Add minced garlic and shrimp. Then until fully cooked. Set aside.

    uncooked shrimp in a stainless steel pan

    Dice peppers and avocado and place in a large bowl.

    closeup of diced red, yellow and orange bell peppers

    Add cilantro and remaining tablespoon of oil.

    Add the cooked quinoa, to vegetables and toss thoroughly.

    Cut shrimp into small pieces and add to quinoa mixture and toss again.

    Refrigerate for 2-4 hours for flavors to blend. (The longer the better).

    ENJOY!!!

    closeup of Shrimp, quinoa, sliced avocado and diced red, yellow, orange peppers

    Try these other healthy quinoa recipes too:

    Southwest Quinoa Salad

    Spinach Mushroom Quinoa

    Quinoa Tabouli Salad

    Quinoa Power Bowl with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

    Healthy Quinoa Cakes

    Balsamic Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Quinoa

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    Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa

    This Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa is an easy, healthy and gluten free recipe! Made with fresh ingredients and seasoned with the perfect amount of spices!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 430kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup dry quinoa cooked by package directions
    • 1 lb shrimp
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil separated (or coconut oil or avocado oil)
    • ¼ each bell pepper red, yellow, orange
    • ¼ - ½ cup fresh cilantro I like more
    • 1 avocado diced
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Prepare quinoa per package directions.
    • Place shrimp in the bowl and sprinkle with paprika, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder.
    • Add one tablespoon of olive oil (or coconut or avocado oil) to a saute pan. Add minced garlic and shrimp. Then until fully cooked. Set aside.
    • Dice peppers and avocado and place in a large bowl.
    • Add cilantro and remaining tablespoon of oil.
    • Add the cooked quinoa, to vegetables and toss thoroughly.
    • Cut shrimp into small pieces and add to quinoa mixture and toss again.
    • Refrigerate for 2-4 hours for flavors to blend. (The longer the better).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1635IU | Vitamin C: 57.9mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 5.1mg
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    1. ZAMRIE STORE

      November 18, 2019 at 6:49 am

      5 stars
      I love avocado and your recipe give me a lot of idea for preparing healthy meal for my child. Thank you for your sharing

      Reply
    2. Lawrence

      May 06, 2019 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      This is exactly Dash recipe I am looking for my diet routine after boring sweet potato and pickle salad.
      One again, thank you so so much :)!

      Reply

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