Saturday, April 24, 2010

Shrimp over Quinoa


The weather
has been
so beautiful
lately.

It makes me
so excited
for the
coming
summer!

That is
why
I have
been
cooking
so many
summer
dishes!

And this
dish
is so
light
and
summery...
it was
perfect.



Shrimp over Quinoa

1 lb. raw, de-veined shrimp
1 lb. any veggies you might like (i used mushrooms, red bell peppers, and beans because that was all I had).
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 onion, sliced
2 tbls olive oil
1 tbsp butter
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup uncooked quinoa
chicken stock
1 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp oregano

1. Prepare quinoa according to the package directions, except substitute the water for chicken stock and add season with salt, pepper, and oregano before bringing it to a boil. 

2. While quinoa is cooking, add olive oil and butter to a pan and heat on medium high heat. Add the onions and whatever veggies you choose and cook until almost done.

3. Add the minced garlic and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the shrimp is fully cooked. When shrimp is cooked add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, toss, and cook for 1 more minute.

4. Serve over quinoa and enjoy!



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