This Shrimp and Quinoa recipe inspired by Her Highness Hungry Me was the light and healthy meal that my body was craving. For many of the ingredients, you may want to measure with your heart (and stomach) to accommodate the number of servings you wish to make. Sometimes, if I stick with what the original recipes state, I would be left with one small bowl of food. Needless to say, this isn’t very practical for those with larger families. However, this dish is quite filling. Even so, you are left wanting to eat more almost right away.

With that said, you can add or substitute many of these ingredients to better suit your preferences. Swap shrimp for another seafood or chicken, replace the quinoa with rice, switch which vegetables are used, etc. It’s up to you and what you’re craving to add to your diet!

9 Ingredient Shrimp and Quinoa

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Quinoa, cooked
1 70-90/lb Shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 medium-sized Tomato, chopped
2-3 cups Spinach
1 Zucchini, chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tsp crushed Red Pepper
1/3 cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated
1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

If using frozen shrimp, be sure to rinse them under cold water to remove any of the icy glaze. Remove excess water, ensuring the shrimp are as dry as possible for a nice sear. Prepare quinoa as needed according to package instructions. I love Go Go Quinoa’s Organic Royal Quinoa – Tri-Color. It is delicious, very easy to make, and is full of benefits. (Source of fibre, iron, vitamins B2, B6 and E, Gluten-Free certified
Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, 99.9% Saponine Free… the list goes on).

In a pan large enough for the all of the other ingredients to be combined later, sear shrimp over medium-high heat, being sure to not overcrowd them. Do so for 1-2 minutes per side (a total of 2–4 minutes). You can tell when they are done when they turn opaque/pink, and curl into a slight “C” shape. Transfer onto a plate.

Using the same pan, add the olive oil, the thinly chopped tomato, zucchini, garlic, spinach, quinoa, and as much crushed red pepper as desired.

Cover, reduce heat slightly, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the flavors combine. I would recommend checking it every so often to give it a slight stir to prevent sticking/burning. Then, add the mozzarella cheese; allow it to melt and then stir in the shrimp. Serve in a bowl with extra pepper and chili flakes, as desired.

Enjoy!

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