Name: Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 avocado, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)

This vibrant dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce paired with a fresh quinoa salad. The quinoa is tossed with crisp vegetables, avocado, and a tangy dressing to create a refreshing contrast to the savory shrimp. It’s light yet filling, packed with protein and healthy fats, and perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

To enhance the flavor, marinate the shrimp for 15-20 minutes before cooking.
Use pre-cooked quinoa for a faster meal prep.
For a spicier kick, add chili flakes to the shrimp seasoning.

Yield: 2 servings

Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa Salad

A flavorful and healthy shrimp dinner paired with a refreshing quinoa salad.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)

Instructions

Cook the quinoa according to package directions and set aside to cool.
In a pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add shrimp, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink, about 3-4 minutes per side.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley.
Drizzle with remaining olive oil and Dijon mustard (if using), and toss to combine.
Serve shrimp over the quinoa salad and garnish with additional parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of feta cheese to the salad before serving.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 697Total Fat 34gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 27gCholesterol 479mgSodium 2522mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 11gSugar 5gProtein 60g

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