One-Pan Quinoa with Shrimp

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How to Make Quinoa and Shrimp in One Skillet

Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 460, total fat 16 G., saturated fats 1.5 G., proteins 33 G., carbohydrates 48 G., fiber 9 G., cholesterol 180 mg, sodium 1160 mg, sugar 6 G.

This one-pan dish is reminiscent of paella, but instead of starchy rice, it's made with healthy, protein-rich quinoa, and topped with a fresh cherry tomato salad for a vibrant, juicy appearance. It's the perfect light and delicious dinner for a summer evening. Bonus: minimal dirty dishes.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

2 cups cherry tomatoes of various colors, halved
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced (white parts separated from green parts)
Juice of half a lemon
2 tbsp. l. rapeseed oil (canola)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
2 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup white quinoa, rinsed
600 g medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Combine tomatoes, green onions, lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl and toss to coat.
Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, the white part of the green onion, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the paste turns brick-red and the green onion and celery are just beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.

Add the quinoa and stir to coat with the tomato paste. Pour in 2 cups of water and sprinkle with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a strong boil and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the quinoa is tender, 12-15 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low, add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook until the shrimp are firm and opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and top with the cherry tomato salad.

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recipe / Calorie content of prepared meals / Simple and quick recipes / Quick dinners / Simple shrimp recipes / Pan / Summer dishes / Main courses / Cereals, legumes / Fish and seafood / Food Network - recipes / Cajun cuisine