
Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Quinoa Salad
Quinoa, shrimp, and chickpeas pack a triple punch of protein in this tasty summer dish of Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided
- 10 tsp olive oil, divided
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin, divided
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
- 1/8 tsp Spanish smoked paprika
- 4 cloves garlic chopped and divided
- 24 large shrimp peeled and de-veined (about 1 pound)
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup canned organic chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado
- 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
- cooking spray
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat grill to high heat
- Combine 2 TBSP lime juice, 1 TBSP olive oil, chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, black pepper, hot sauce, paprika, and 2 garlic cloves in a medium bowl
- Add shrimp to bowl, toss well
- Marinate in refrigerator for 30 miutes
- Rinse and drain quinoa
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat
- Add onion to pan; saute 3 minutes
- Add 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. Set aside to cool
- Combine remaining 2 TBSP lime juice, remaining 2 TBSP olive oil, remaining 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and honey in a large bowl; stir with a whisk
- Add quinoa mixture, tomatoes, chickpeas, avocado and cheese; toss gently
- Remove shrimp from bowl; discard marinade
- Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/4 tsp 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
- Divide quinoa mixture evenly among 4 plates
- Top each serving with 2 skewers
- Garnish with cilantro
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 526mgFiber: 6g
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