Black Quinoa with Shrimp and a Lot of Heathy Stuff

Name: Black Quinoa with Shrimp and a Lot of Heathy Stuff
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Black Quinoa; 20 whole Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 1 pinch Coarse Salt; 1 pinch Freshly Ground Pepper; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Into 2-inch Slices; 1/2 bunches Kale, Cut Into 2-inch Ribbons; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Fresh Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups Fresh Basil, For Garnish

Servings: persons

1
Cook the quinoa in boiling water until tender and it becomes little spirals, about 20 minutes.
2
Drain remaining water if needed.
3
Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
4
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high.
5
Add the shrimp and sear 2 minutes on one side.
6
Flip and sear 30 more seconds.
7
Remove from pan and set aside.
8
Back in the skillet, add the garlic; bloom 30 seconds.
9
Toss in the red bell pepper and kale, saute 2 minutes.
10
Add the quinoa and shrimp to the veggies and toss to combine.
11
Taste.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Serve with a good spritz of lemon and fresh basil for garnish.
14
Are you freaking out yet?
15
I know.

594

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Black Quinoa, 20 whole Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined, 1 pinch Coarse Salt, 1 pinch Freshly Ground Pepper, and more.

Yes, Black Quinoa with Shrimp and a Lot of Heathy Stuff falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!