Quinoa with Shrimp
Quinoa with Shrimp
Description
Enjoy a healthy and quick Quinoa with Shrimp dish! Featuring perfectly cooked quinoa and flavorful, marinated shrimp, it's an ideal meal for busy days.
Ingredients
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For The Shrimp
For The Quinoa
Instructions
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In a mortar and pestle or a small bowl, mash together the Garlic cloves, Basil leaves, Salt, Black Pepper, and Lemon Zest.
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Add the Lemon Juice and Olive Oil to the mashed mixture and stir well to combine.
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Place the cleaned Shrimp in a bowl, add the prepared marinade, and mix well to coat the shrimp.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (or longer for more flavor, if time permits).
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Rinse the Quinoa thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
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In a pot, combine the rinsed Quinoa, Lukewarm Water, and Salt. Stir gently.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to very low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
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While the quinoa is simmering, heat a skillet over high heat.
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Add the marinated shrimp and sauté for a few minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Shrimp cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook them.
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After 15 minutes, add the cooked Shrimp to the Quinoa in the pot.
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Gently fluff and mix the quinoa with a fork. Cover again and let it continue cooking for another 10 minutes on very low heat.
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Once done, the quinoa should be fluffy and the liquid absorbed. Serve immediately.
Recipe Note
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When stirring the quinoa, use a fork to keep it fluffy.
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