Garlic Butter Shrimp with Quinoa
This Garlic Butter Shrimp with Quinoa recipe is a delightful combination of tender shrimp, flavorful garlic butter, and nutritious quinoa, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pound raw shrimp, thawed and deveined, tails off (50-70 count per pound)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth for cooking quinoa
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, add the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add the shrimp to the skillet. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to coat the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Step 4: Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice over the shrimp. Stir to combine.
- Step 5: Serve by placing quinoa on a plate and topping with garlic butter shrimp. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Large Skillet
Notes
Ensure shrimp are fresh or thoroughly thawed if frozen. Adjust spice levels as desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.