Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa
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Brighten your dinner with the light and refreshing Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa. Succulent shrimp are sautéed with fragrant garlic and fresh lemon juice, then paired with fluffy quinoa. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors, offering a healthy and delicious meal that will leave you craving more.
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 2 portions 1x
- Category: Easy
Ingredients
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- 200 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 150 g quinoa
- 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook quinoa according to the package instructions.
2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
4. Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
5. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and mix it with the shrimp.
6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!
