This recipe is one I threw together and loved the flavor combination. Healthy quinoa is topped with a ginger lime shrimp and accented with crunchy yellow corn and bright red pepper. The flavors are bold yet taste fresh and simple. I didn't write down how much of the red bell pepper and carrots I used (oops), so just eye-ball it to your preference. Give this recipe a try if you're looking for something different!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- red bell pepper chopped
- carrots chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow corn
- 1/4 lb shrimp
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- peanut oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- sea salt, to taste
Directions
- Prepare quinoa as directed to on box and set aside. In a medium skillet heat oil and add garlic and ginger. Saute for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes on each side until they are no longer opaque. Add lemon juice, corn, carrots and red pepper and saute until soft.
- To make the dressing, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, peanut oil, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper. Combine dressing with shrimp and quinoa. Serve either warm or cold!
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