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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Quinoa

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420
A quick and flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp with fluffy quinoa, infused with garlic and lemon.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 pound raw shrimp (thawed if frozen and deveined, tails off) (50-70 count per pound)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed well)
  • 1 ½ cups low sodium vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Optional

  • to taste grated parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Melt butter in a skillet, cook shrimp with garlic and seasonings until pink, then set aside.
  • Add quinoa, lemon juice, and stock to the same skillet, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  • Let quinoa sit off heat for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork, stir in parsley, reheat shrimp if needed, and serve topped with parmesan.

Notes

Ensure not to overcook the shrimp for best texture.
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic, Quinoa, Shrimp