30 minutes
2 servings
Zesty Grilled Shrimp with Quinoa & Kale Sauté
A vibrant dish featuring succulent grilled shrimp paired with a nourishing quinoa and kale sauté, seasoned with a hint of lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through and opaque.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add red onion and kale, sautéing for 5 minutes until kale is wilted.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Mix cooked quinoa into the skillet with the kale and tomatoes, combining well.
- Plate the quinoa and kale mixture, arrange grilled shrimp on top, and sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
Nutritional Information
High protein, rich in omega-3s, packed with vitamins and fiber