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Lemon-Chili Shrimp Avocado Quinoa Bowls

These quick and easy Lemon-Chili Shrimp Avocado Quinoa Bowls are great for lunch or dinner, or make them ahead for meal prep!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 484 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa (tri-color or red)
  • 24 jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined (20 ounces))
  • 1 medium haas avocado (pitted and sliced (yields 5 ounces))
  • 1 3/4 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce or your favorite greens
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon (divided)
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes (or more to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Cook the quinoa: Bring broth to a boil in a medium heavy pot. Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain well. Add quinoa, lower the heat to low and cook, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. For the shrimp: While the quinoa is cooking, add 2 teaspoons of the olive oil, half of the lemon juice, half of the lemon zest, oregano, parsley, garlic, chili, salt and pepper to a small bowl and mix well. Add the shrimp and toss.
  3. Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat. When hot, spray with oil and add the shrimp. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  4. Divide greens into 4 large serving bowls on one half of the dish.
  5. Add half the quinoa to the other half, then top with shrimp, avocado, tomato, and onion.
  6. Drizzle each salad with 1 teaspoon of the remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, red chili flakes and drizzle with remaining lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 484kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 44.5g (15%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 17.5g (27%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 215.5mg (72%) Sodium 308mg (13%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 8.5g (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 484kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 44.5g 15%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 17.5g 27%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 215.5mg 72%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 8.5g 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.