Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup tri-color quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth or water
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 cobs)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 2 lemons
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, half of the lemon juice, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp in this marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
Step 4: In the same skillet, add the diced zucchini and corn. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Stir in the cherry tomatoes for the last minute of cooking.
Step 5: Assemble the bowls by layering the quinoa at the bottom, followed by the sautéed vegetables and grilled shrimp. Top with avocado slices and fresh cilantro.
Step 6: Drizzle the remaining lemon juice over the bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
For a smokier flavor, you can grill the shrimp and corn on outdoor skewers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg