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Shrimp and Quinoa Bowl
This healthy shrimp and quinoa bowl recipe is packed with flavorful shrimp, fluffy quinoa, and fresh summer vegetables. It's perfect for meal prep or a light summer dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 443 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For the Quinoa:
- 2 cups vegetable broth chicken broth, or water
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
For The Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 12 oz. marinated and cooked shrimp
- 1 medium zucchini chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 yellow summer squash chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 avocado diced
- Extra lime juice for garnish
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Quinoa:
- In a large pot, bring broth (or water) and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat, keep the pot covered, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper (to taste).
- While the quinoa is cooking, prepare shrimp according to recipe (or package) instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté zucchini, squash, bell pepper, and corn for 3-4 minutes, or until the veggies are just crisp-tender (but not mushy). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cup of Yum
To assemble bowls:
- Fill individual bowls with prepared quinoa. Top with shrimp and veggies. Garnish with diced avocado. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the bowls, garnish with cilantro (if desired), and serve.
Notes
- Marinated Shrimp Recipes:
- Vegetable and Topping Suggestions:
- Grilled Marinated Honey Lime Shrimp
- Honey Mustard Grilled Shrimp
- Mexican Shrimp
- Savory Garlic and Rosemary Shrimp
- Honey Garlic or Honey Sesame Shrimp
- Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp
- New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
- Asian-inspired flavors like Honey Garlic or Honey Sesame pair well with vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, and green beans. Top with a sweet teriyaki sauce, a drizzle of soy sauce, or your favorite chili sauce.
- Citrusy flavors like lemon and lime pair well with summer vegetables like squash, zucchini, green onions, or red onion. Top with a creamy dressing, such as a green goddess dressing or creamy avocado dressing.
- For Mexican flavor, use juicy cherry tomatoes, avocado, red bell pepper, and black beans. Top with sour cream or pico de gallo.
- If you like dressing and want your quinoa bowl to have more flavor, top it with a homemade vinaigrette! Try a lemon vinaigrette,Dijon vinaigrette, or a citrus vinaigrette.
- Fresh parsley and cilantro make the perfect garnish. They're bright, flavorful, and complement the freshness of the vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of the recipe (if using SeaPak shrimp)
Calories
443kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
196mg
(65%)
Sodium
1164mg
(49%)
Potassium
920mg
(26%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1470IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
66.4mg
(74%)
Calcium
154mg
(15%)
Iron
4.6mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the recipe (if using SeaPak shrimp) | |
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1164mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 920mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1470IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 66.4mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.