Description
This 15-Minute Spicy Shrimp and Quinoa recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp with quinoa, vegetables, and a hint of spice. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Quinoa:
- 1 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked
For the Shrimp:
- 1 1/2 cup shrimp, shelled and deveined
For the Vegetables:
- 1 medium-sized tomato, chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sear the Shrimp: Cook the shrimp on both sides for 2-3 minutes each side. Transfer onto a plate.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In the same pan, add olive oil, tomato, zucchini, garlic, spinach, crushed red pepper, and quinoa. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until flavors combine.
- Add Cheese and Shrimp: Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted, then add the cooked shrimp.
- Serve: Enjoy your spicy shrimp and quinoa!
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of crushed red pepper.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: spicy shrimp, quinoa recipe, quick dinner, seafood recipe
