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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Quinoa Bowls

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Quinoa Bowls
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach (optional)
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure they sear properly. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until they are evenly coated.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until they turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook them, as they can become rubbery. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until it is fragrant, being careful not to let it brown or burn. Stir in the lemon juice and half of the chopped parsley.
  5. If using baby spinach, stir it into the hot quinoa until it slightly wilts. Divide the fluffy quinoa among four bowls. Top each bowl with a portion of the cooked shrimp. Drizzle the remaining garlic butter sauce from the skillet over the shrimp and quinoa. Garnish with the rest of the fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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