Description
A fresh and filling bowl featuring grilled shrimp, fluffy quinoa, and a variety of colorful vegetables, topped with a zesty lime ginger dressing.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp and Quinoa Bowl
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp (Use 1 to 1.5 lbs for extra shrimp.)
- 1 cup dry quinoa (Rinse before cooking.)
- 2 cups water (For cooking quinoa.)
- 2 tsp salt (Add to quinoa water.)
- assorted vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, asparagus, corn) (Choose a mix of color and texture.)
For the Marinade
- 3 tbsp olive oil (For marinating shrimp.)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (Fresh lime juice.)
- 2 cloves garlic (Minced.)
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Lime Ginger Dressing
- 2 tbsp lime juice (Freshly squeezed from limes.)
- 1 tbsp grated ginger (Adjust based on preference.)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- a pinch salt
Optional Toppings
- avocado (Sliced.)
- cilantro (Chopped.)
- sliced jalapeno
- pumpkin seeds
- feta (Optional.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate the shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let it sit while prepping the veggies for about 10 minutes.
- Slice the vegetables: bell peppers and onions, cut zucchini into spears or thick rounds, and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly, then add it to a pot with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat for quinoa and let it sit covered for another 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- To make the dressing, combine lime juice, grated ginger, honey, soy sauce or tamari, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a jar and shake well.
Cooking
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the vegetables until tender and slightly charred, approximately 6 to 10 minutes depending on the type of vegetable.
- Grill the marinated shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and curl, then remove.
Assembly
- In each bowl, place a layer of quinoa at the bottom.
- Add greens if using, then top with grilled vegetables and shrimp.
- Drizzle with lime ginger dressing and add any preferred toppings.
Notes
Keep quinoa, shrimp, veggies, and dressing in separate containers for better storage. Add lime juice right before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American