Description
A delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter with tender shrimp and fluffy quinoa, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (170 g) quinoa
- 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- 2 cups (480 ml) water or broth (for cooking quinoa)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Drizzle lemon juice over shrimp during the last minute of cooking.
- Remove the skillet from heat, stir in chopped parsley, and mix well.
- Serve by placing quinoa on each plate and topping with garlic butter shrimp. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat using a microwave or skillet over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth to keep it moist.
- For freezing, portion out and store in freezer-safe bags for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter, Shrimp, Quinoa, Healthy Recipe, Quick Meal