Shrimp Skewers With Asian Quinoa Recipe

Name: Shrimp Skewers With Asian Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons apricot preserves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup water; 2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1-3/4 cups frozen broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts, thawed and coarsely chopped; 1-1/4 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Servings: persons

1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
1-3/4 cups frozen broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts, thawed and coarsely chopped
1-1/4 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

1
In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine the water, quinoa and 1/3 cup vinegar mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Stir in vegetables. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, on four metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp. If grilling the shrimp, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack.
3
Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, basting frequently with remaining vinegar mixture and turning once. Serve with quinoa.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons apricot preserves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Skewers With Asian Quinoa 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.

Shrimp Skewers With Asian Quinoa

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