Description
A delicious and healthy shrimp scampi nourish bowl that combines vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, and zest; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve shrimp mixture over cooked quinoa and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the quinoa is certified gluten-free.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg