spicy grilled shrimp with quinoa salad
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This is my second shot at using quinoa. That said I am by no means an expert. However, I will say I love it...the texture, the taste, flexibilty and, oh yeah, apparently it is pretty good for you. It is worth mentioning my 10 and 7 year old boys loved both recipes also. If you haven't had it, give this recipe a try. If you have and liked it, enjoy.
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prep time
35 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Grill
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup lime juice, fresh, divided
- 10 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped, divided
- 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (pref. 16-20 count)
- 3/4 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed, drained
- 1/2 cup avacado, peeled, diced
- 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro, freshly chopped
How To Make spicy grilled shrimp with quinoa salad
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Step 1Preheat grill to high heat.
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Step 2Combine 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, black pepper, hot sauce, paprika, and 2 garlic cloves in a medium bowl.
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Step 3Add shrimp; toss well. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
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Step 4Rinse and drain quinoa.
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Step 5Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes.
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Step 6Add remaining 2 garlic cloves and quinoa; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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Step 7Cool. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and honey in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
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Step 8Add quinoa mixture, tomatoes, chickpeas, avocado, and cheese; toss gently.
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Step 9Remove shrimp from bowl; discard marinade. Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Thread 3 shrimp onto each of 8 (6-inch) skewers. Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 2 minutes on each side or until done.
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Step 10Divide quinoa mixture evenly among 4 plates. Top each serving with 2 skewers. Garnish with cilantro.
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