Tomato Basil Shrimp Quinoa
 
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Recipe type: Main Dish
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked Quinoa
  • 12 jumbo Shrimp
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 bunch fresh Basil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Olive Oil
Instructions
  1. Season your shrimp with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Set aside.
  2. Chop your tomatoes in half, set aside.
  3. To prepare the quinoa, follow the package instructions. But it's a 2 to 1 ratio of water to quinoa. For every cup of quinoa you'll need 2 cups of water and the quinoa doubles after cooking so each cup becomes 2 cups.
  4. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly until the water runs clear. Then in a pot combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and let it simmer until the water is absorbed. Once it's all cooked fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside.
  5. In a separate pan cook your shrimp. Preheat the pan and add a tablespoon of olive oil. When the pan is ready, the oil will easily spread to coat the bottom. Now place the shrimp in the pan. The meat should sizzle if your pan is hot enough. Allow the shrimp to sit for at least 2 minutes per side or until the flesh turns pink. Set aside when they are done.
  6. Chop of a handful of basil.
  7. Combine all ingredients together in a bowl, sprinkle some salt and drizzle about 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the mix to moisten everything. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Life in Dishes at https://www.lifeindishes.com/tomato-basil-shrimp-quinoa/