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Shrimp & Quinoa Bowl

Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Gluten-Free, Simple
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb of shrimp
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 13.5 can of coconut milk full or reduced fat both work
  • 1 bunch broccolini
  • 1 small pepper of your choice I used a pablano chili pepper
  • 2 limes
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika regular also works
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • Salt & pepper
  • Radishes cilantro, and/or red pepper flakes to garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine quinoa, coconut milk, 1/2 cup of water, juice from one lime, and salt & pepper to taste in a small pot. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a medium heat and cook for 18-20 minutes.
  2. Make a marinade for your shrimp with the honey, juice from half a lime, smoked paprika, chili powder, 1 tsp of garlic powder, and salt & pepper to taste.
  3. Peel your shrimp and cover in the marinade. Let that sit for 5 minutes before putting shrimp on a skewer to grill.
  4. While the shrimp is marinating, chop your pepper into 1/4 inch thick rings, and place in a medium skillet with olive oil. Cook 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
  5. Add brocolini to skillet, and season with 1/2 tsp of garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, and reduce heat to low.
  6. Grill or broil your shrimp. If grilling, skewer the shrimp and cook over a medium heat for 5-7 minutes. If broiling, cover a broiler pan with tin foil, and broil on high for 4-5 minutes.
  7. To serve, use remaining lime to season the broccolini and the shrimp. Put quinoa into bowls, and top with your shrimp, brocollini, and pepper. Garnish with fresh radishes, cilantro, red pepper flakes, or whatever else your heart desires!

Modifications

Don't like it spicy? Use mini sweet peppers instead of chilis, and double the paprika on the shrimp instead of using ancho chili powder Counting calories? Cook quinoa with two cups of water and lime juice instead of the coconut milk