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Shrimp Quinoa Bowl

Making this Shrimp Quinoa Bowl for lunches is one of my favorite ways to get healthy food into my menu.  Check out this simple and delicious recipe below. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 615kcal
Author Dina

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients for the shrimp

Ingredients for the dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/3 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 garlic clove grated

Remaining ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa + 1 Tbsp butter +2 cups water
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped

Instructions

  • To make the marinade combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 grated garlic cloves, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, zest of 1 lime, juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Place the shrimp into a large zip lock bag and pour the marinade over the shrimp. Close the bag tightly and shake it around to evenly coat the shrimp. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Place the marinated shrimp on wooden or metal skewers. Grease the grill and cook the shrimp on high for about 4 minutes per side.
    Steps for making Shrimp Quinoa Bowl: combine olive oil, grated garlic cloves, chopped cilantro, zest and juice of a lime, chili powder, black pepper, and salt in a ziplock bag and marinate the shrimp in it. Then put them on skewers and cook.
  • Make the quinoa by adding 2 cups water, 1 tbsp butter, and 1 cup (rinsed) uncooked quinoa in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil the cover and bring the heat down to low. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
    Steps for making Shrimp Quinoa Bowl: cook the quinoa with butter and water.
  • Meanwhile make the dressing by combining 2 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lime, 1/3 cup cilantro, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp salt or to taste, and 1 grated garlic clove. Then set aside.
    Steps for making Shrimp Quinoa Bowl: make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, juice of a lime, grated garlic clove, cilantro, black pepper, and salt.
  • Assemble your bowl by placing your desired amount of chopped avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, quinoa, and grilled shrimp. Then drizzle generously with dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 54.2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 30.6g | Saturated Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 782mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6.5g