Shrimp and Quinoa

This delicious shrimp, quinoa, and vegetable recipe can be eaten hot as a main dish or cold as a salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 458 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.5 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 0.5 green bell pepper, chopped
• 0.25 cup golden raisins
• 0.5 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, bring the water to a boil, and stir in the quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside 10 minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and green bell pepper until tender. Mix in the mushrooms, asparagus, raisins, and ginger, and continue cooking until asparagus is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, or until opaque.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the quinoa with the lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss with the skillet mixture and parsley to serve.