Description
Savor the deliciousness of Garlic Butter Shrimp and Quinoa—ready in 30 minutes! Try this flavorful dish today!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 5 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
- 2 cups uncooked quinoa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, divided
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 1 pound raw tail-on shrimp
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for serving
- Fresh lemon juice for serving
Instructions
- 1. In a large nonstick pot over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Sauté chopped onion until softened (about 5 minutes). Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- 2. Stir in quinoa and ½ teaspoon chili powder; season with salt and pepper. Add broth, bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
- 3. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp seasoned with remaining chili powder, salt, and pepper; sauté until golden brown. Just before finishing, add 1 teaspoon garlic.
- 4. In a small pot, melt remaining butter with 2 teaspoons garlic to create the garlic butter sauce.
- 5. Serve quinoa topped with shrimp, drizzled with garlic butter sauce, garnished with parsley and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg