Spicy Grilled Shrimp With Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Grilled Shrimp With Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided; 10 teaspoon olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/8 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika; 4 garlic cloves, chopped and divided; 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound); 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup canned organic chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado; 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled; Cooking spray; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided
10 teaspoon olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
4 garlic cloves, chopped and divided
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound)
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup canned organic chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup diced peeled avocado
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
Cooking spray
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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1. Preheat grill to high heat.
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2. Combine 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, black pepper, hot sauce, paprika, and 2 garlic cloves in a medium bowl. Add shrimp; toss well. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
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3. Rinse and drain quinoa. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; saute 3 minutes. Add remaining 2 garlic cloves and quinoa; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Cool. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and honey in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Add quinoa mixture, tomatoes, chickpeas, avocado, and cheese; toss gently.
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4. Remove shrimp from bowl; discard marinade. Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Thread 3 shrimp onto each of 8 (6-inch) skewers. Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 2 minutes on each side or until done.
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5. Divide quinoa mixture evenly among 4 plates. Top each serving with 2 skewers. Garnish with cilantro.

961

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

156

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided, 10 teaspoon olive oil, divided, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided, and more.

Yes, Spicy Grilled Shrimp With Quinoa Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Grilled Shrimp With Quinoa Salad

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