Lemon Garlic Shrimp Bowl That’s So Fresh

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa Recipe is a flavorful and nutritious dish that fits well within the Mediterranean diet. It’s an easy dinner recipe, combining tender shrimp, fluffy quinoa, and fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal.

Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe is simple to prepare and packed with protein, making it a healthy choice for dinner.

Quick and Delicious Shrimp and Quinoa Meal

This dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce served over a bed of quinoa. The recipe is quick to make, taking only about 30 minutes from start to finish, and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Cook the Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
Prepare the Shrimp: While the quinoa is cooking, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add Shrimp: Stir in the shrimp, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Combine and Serve: Once both the quinoa and shrimp are ready, fluff the quinoa with a fork. Serve shrimp over a bed of quinoa, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Enjoy your meal!