Description
A flavorful and nutritious dish featuring shrimp sautéed with garlic and served over fluffy quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and then combine it with water or broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve the shrimp over the cooked quinoa and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, use broth instead of water for cooking the quinoa. Customize the dish with your favorite vegetables or spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg