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Shrimp and Quinoa

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"This delicious shrimp, quinoa, and vegetable recipe can be eaten hot as a main dish or cold as a salad."
Shrimp and Quinoa Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 30 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil, and stir in the quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside 10 minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and green bell pepper until tender. Mix in the mushrooms, asparagus, raisins, and ginger, and continue cooking until asparagus is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, or until opaque.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the quinoa with the lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss with the skillet mixture and parsley to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.37 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 26, 2008 by BATCAVES 
I used 4 tablespoons of lime juice, added 2 cloves of garlic in the saute, used red bell... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.37 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 18, 2007 by SHIRLEY122 
I made this last night and my husband and I loved it. I did want to make a healthier version... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.37 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 8, 2008 by ADURSTEWITZ 
This recipe was delicious and exceptionally healthy. I didn't have asparagus so I substituted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.37 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 2, 2008 by Lori S. 
I made this dish last night and it was really fantastic. Easy and delicious, and so healthy! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.37 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 27, 2008 by COLESMOMMY 
The quinoa with all the veggies and sweet lime flavoring is excellent. I used red peppers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.37 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 30, 2005 by TERESITA79 
I left out the quinoa & lime, used orzo and chicken stock instead. Very good; made twice in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.37 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 28, 2008 by No Appetite 
This was my first experience with Quinoa. I added 3 Tbs of ginger in addition to the Tbs of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.37 star rating.
Reviewed on may 23, 2005 by SEA1964 
Excellent quinoa recipe. I added sliced grape tomatoes, too. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.37 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 16, 2009 by Morgan Nowicki 
This was VERY good. I only made a few alterations, but nothing that would jeopardize the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.37 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 19, 2008 by Amy S. 
This dish was amazing! I've been looking for a good quinoa recipe and this one is it. I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Shrimp and Quinoa

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 457

  • Total Fat: 18.3g
  • Cholesterol: 173mg
  • Sodium: 279mg
  • Total Carbs: 43.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.5g
  • Protein: 31.1g

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