Lemon Chili Shrimp Quinoa Bowls Recipe

These Lemon Chili Shrimp Quinoa Bowls are full of  immense flavor and tons of protein. This Lemon Chili Shrimp Quinoa Bowls recipe is easy and quick for a delicious lunch or light dinner! This recipe is so good and easy, takes only 45 mins to make.

Lemon-Chili Shrimp Avocado Quinoa Bowl Recipe by Skinny Taste

Quinoa is a very hearty and filling whole grain. It’s the perfect base for the fresh vegetables and spicy, lemony shrimp.

For the dressing, you might want to keep it simple. A little extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon are all you need. The best thing about bowl recipes is how versatile they are. You can add just about anything to them. Sometimes we swap the lemon for lime and use cilantro lime shrimp instead and add some corn or black beans. If you have other vegetables on hand, like bell peppers or cucumber, add them in!

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We love quinoa when cooked properly. We find that tri-color or red quinoa is best for bowls because those types are not mushy. They’re more on the nutty side. If you don’t have any quinoa or prefer a different grain, you can always try rice, barley, or millet.

Refrigerate: These shrimp bowls will keep in the refrigerator for up to three days. If you’re not going to eat all four servings within three days, we suggest making half the recipe.

To meal prep, pack the quinoa, shrimp, onion, and tomatoes in one container. Pack the lettuce in a separate bag, so it doesn’t wilt. Wrap the avocado tightly in plastic wrap to prevent browning.

You can eat these quinoa bowls hot or cold. When you’re ready to eat, reheat the quinoa/shrimp mixture if you prefer and then mix everything together and drizzle with the olive oil and lemon juice.

Lemon Chili Shrimp Quinoa Bowls Variations:

• Grains – You can swap out the quinoa for any grain, such as rice, barley, or millet.
• Veggies – You can add corn, black beans, or bell peppers to the bowls.
• Citrus – You can switch out the lemon for lime.

Other recipes you might like to try: Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan Recipe, Vegan Gyoza Dumpling Recipe, Fresh Vegetable Rolls Recipe

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Lemon Chili Shrimp Quinoa Bowls

These quick and easy Lemon Chili Shrimp Avocado Quinoa Bowls are great for lunch or dinner, or make them ahead for meal prep!

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword 15 Best Lunch Food Ideas, 15 Best Lunch Recipes, avocado, avocado chicken salad, chili, chili shrimp, creamy garlic shrimp, Keto Recipe, Keto Recipes, lemon, low carb, lunch, quinoa, quinoa bowls, quinoa salad, shrimp, Shrimp Quinoa Bowls, shrimp recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 484kcal

Ingredients

For the quinoa

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa , tri-color or red
• 1 1/2 cup cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth

Shrimp

• 2 pcs garlic cloves , minced
• 2 tablespoon tablespoons olive oil , divided
• 24 pcs jumbo shrimp , peeled and deveined (20 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes , or more to taste
• black pepper , to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Bowls

• 1/2 cup cup diced red onion
• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce or your favorite greens
• 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce or your favorite greens
• 1 pc medium Haas avocado , pitted and sliced (yields 5 ounces)

Instructions

• Cook the quinoa: Bring broth to a boil in a medium heavy pot. Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain well. Lower heat and cook, covered, for 25 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• For the shrimp: While the quinoa is cooking, add 2 teaspoons of the olive oil, half of the lemon juice, half of the lemon zest, oregano, parsley, garlic, chili, salt and pepper to a small bowl and mix well. Add the shrimp and toss.
• Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat. When hot, spray with oil and add the shrimp. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• Divide greens into 4 large serving bowls on one half of the dish.
• Add half the quinoa to the other half, then top with shrimp, avocado, tomato, and onion.
• Drizzle each salad with 1 teaspoon of the remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, red chili flakes and drizzle with remaining lemon juice.

Notes

Nutritional Facts

• Serving: 1 bowl,
• Calories: 484kcal,
• Carbohydrates: 44.5g,
• Protein: 37g,
• Fat: 17.5g,
• Saturated Fat: 2g,
• Cholesterol: 215.5mg,
• Sodium: 308mg,
• Fiber: 9g,
• Sugar: 8.5g

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