Spicy Coconut Shrimp With Quinoa Recipe

Name: Spicy Coconut Shrimp With Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined; 2 cups fresh snow peas (about 7 ounces), trimmed; 3 tablespoons light coconut milk; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cups fresh snow peas (about 7 ounces), trimmed
3 tablespoons light coconut milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

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In a large saucepan, combine quinoa, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
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Meanwhile, in a
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, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in ginger, curry powder, cumin, salt and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer.
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Add shrimp and snow peas to skillet; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and snow peas are crisp-tender. Stir in coconut milk and orange juice; heat through. Serve with quinoa; top each serving with coconut and cilantro.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed, 2 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spicy Coconut Shrimp With 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.

Spicy Coconut Shrimp With Quinoa

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