Description
A vibrant dish celebrating the natural sweetness of shrimp infused with zesty citrus flavors, served over fluffy quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, patted dry and defrosted if necessary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice from 2 oranges
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clam shell cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
Instructions
- Prepare the Citrus Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the orange juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Season the Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Blister the Tomatoes: Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and sauté until blistered, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet, cooking for about 90 seconds on each side until pink.
- Combine and Finish: Pour the citrus sauce over the shrimp and tomatoes, tossing gently to combine and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve It Up: Top fluffy quinoa with the shrimp and blistered tomatoes, garnishing with fresh basil.
Notes
Consider marinating the shrimp for extra flavor. Use the dish fresh as shrimp does not freeze well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: citrus shrimp, quinoa, healthy recipe, easy dinner, summer dish
