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Healthy Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Bowl

Delicious Healthy Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Bowl You’ll Love

A vibrant and nutritious Healthy Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Bowl that transforms your dinner experience in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine Healthy, Mediterranean
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • grill or grill pan

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth for cooking quinoa

For the Shrimp Mix

  • 1 pound large shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil enhances flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for smoky flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cumin for warm notes
  • ½ teaspoon salt to balance flavors
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper for a kick

For the Veggie Toppings

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juice for a tangy kick

Optional

  • hot sauce for serving

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a rolling boil. Stir in the quinoa, lower heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let quinoa steam for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss shrimp until coated.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  • Chop cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and avocado in a bowl.
  • Assemble by layering quinoa, shrimp, and then veggie toppings.
  • Garnish with cilantro and lime juice. Serve with hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness. Be careful not to overcook shrimp; they should be pink and opaque.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
Keyword fresh ingredients, healthy dinner, Healthy Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Bowl, Quick Meal, quinoa recipe, shrimp bowl
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